| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.42 |
| Liaison | John Stolz |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2023 |
Duquesne University
OP-9: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 2.00 |
Maria
Mlinarcik Graduate Assistant Center for Environmental Research & Education |
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Total campus area:
49.50
Acres
Figures required to calculate the total area of managed grounds:
| Area (double-counting is not allowed) | |
| Area managed organically, without the use of inorganic fertilizers and chemical pesticides, fungicides and herbicides | 0 Acres |
| Area managed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program that uses selected chemicals only when needed | 7 Acres |
| Area managed using conventional, chemical-based landscape management practices | 0 Acres |
| Total area of managed grounds | 7 Acres |
If the total area of managed grounds is less than the total campus area, provide:
This data only includes campus greenspaces (excludes building footprints, parking lots, sidewalks, etc.)
Organic program
0
If reporting an organic program, provide:
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program
100
If reporting an IPM program, provide:
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A brief description of the IPM program:
The Duquesne University Grounds department is dedicated to the concepts of IPM in our care for the campus grounds. IPM programs use current, local, information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with the environment.
IPM practices have been adopted on campus in the care of ornamental beds and lawn areas. Licensed and trained employees inspect plants and lawns daily. Problem areas are treated with chemicals if significant concern rises for the health of the plant. The grounds crew uses a tree injection system, which treats our trees systemically, rather than spraying chemicals into the air. This injection system is efficient in treating plants with small, but concentrated doses of the product.
The IPM approved in early 2022 has several sections that discuss sustainable landscaping and stormwater management. See discussion of sustainable landscaping practices on pp. 63-64; Environmental protection plan, p. 97; Sustainable Landscape & Green Infrastructure Benefits, pp. 104-115; and Storm water Management, pp. 122-131. The site design for the future College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) employs progressive bio-cells to foster the growth of street trees and associated bio filtration plantings.
IPM practices have been adopted on campus in the care of ornamental beds and lawn areas. Licensed and trained employees inspect plants and lawns daily. Problem areas are treated with chemicals if significant concern rises for the health of the plant. The grounds crew uses a tree injection system, which treats our trees systemically, rather than spraying chemicals into the air. This injection system is efficient in treating plants with small, but concentrated doses of the product.
The IPM approved in early 2022 has several sections that discuss sustainable landscaping and stormwater management. See discussion of sustainable landscaping practices on pp. 63-64; Environmental protection plan, p. 97; Sustainable Landscape & Green Infrastructure Benefits, pp. 104-115; and Storm water Management, pp. 122-131. The site design for the future College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) employs progressive bio-cells to foster the growth of street trees and associated bio filtration plantings.
Optional Fields
Duquesne University is dedicated to creating high quality and high performing landscapes by with the right plant in the right place; with plantings that are adapted to the regions weather/agricultural zone, using the landscape to frame key views and screen less-desirable ones, consider maintenance schedule, and selecting plants for seasonal interest, designing for maximum effect when classes are in session. Landscaping consist of majority native plants or plants adapted to the region, with a focus on pollinators and high performing plants.
A brief description of the institution's approach to hydrology and water use:
Duquesne University uses plant species suited for the climate and that are low water use plants. Additionally the University utilizes the living landscape as an opportunity to reduce pollutant loads.
A brief description of the institution's approach to landscape materials management and waste minimization:
25% of landscape materials are diverted. We mulch grass clippings into the grass. Upon leaf drop, leaves are blown into the grass and mulched into until the first freeze. Organic landscape materials are disposed of responsibly through Agrecycle. We avoid contributing to GHG’s by putting organic material in the landfill.
A brief description of the institution's approach to energy-efficient landscape design:
Duquesne University follows best management practices, such as:
1) putting the right plant in the right place
2) avoids massing of the same species of plants, but utilizes the 30, 20, 10 rule
3) species selection based on minimal pests and human interaction for health
4) choosing species that are acclimated to weather patterns and won’t require watering upkeep, majority of plants sourced are indigenous to the region and/or naturalized to region
5) maximize warming effects of winter sun by using deciduous trees, shade the heat of summer with deciduous trees
6) using evergreens for windbreaks
1) putting the right plant in the right place
2) avoids massing of the same species of plants, but utilizes the 30, 20, 10 rule
3) species selection based on minimal pests and human interaction for health
4) choosing species that are acclimated to weather patterns and won’t require watering upkeep, majority of plants sourced are indigenous to the region and/or naturalized to region
5) maximize warming effects of winter sun by using deciduous trees, shade the heat of summer with deciduous trees
6) using evergreens for windbreaks
A brief description of other sustainable landscape management practices employed by the institution:
Duquesne works to reduce the use of fertilizers on campus and to use slow release fertilizers to reduce fertilizer runoff. Duquesne also uses plant materials that do not require maintenance after establishment and reuses organic materials when available. Landscaped trees are mulched annually.
Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable landscape management program is available:
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