| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 31.97 |
| Liaison | Rebecca Walker |
| Submission Date | Aug. 15, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Southern Oregon University
Tier2-1: Native Plants
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.25 / 0.25 |
Laurence
Blake Director Campus Planning & Sustainability |
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Does the institution prioritize the use of native plant species in landscaping?:
Yes
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A brief description of the native plant program, policy, or practice:
The Green Purchasing Policy states: "Plants shall be selected that are appropriate to the microclimate. Native and drought-tolerant plants that require no or minimal watering once established shall be used." The SOU Xeriscape policy is to reduce planter sizes by mulching and removing high water usage plants. Our xeriscape policy also uses Meditteranean plants that have evolved in similar climates to ours. Local natives that are indigenous to high desert or semiarid environments as well as deep rooted, drought tolerant stress species are being chosen for new plantings. Turf irrigation is reduced to the point of compensation through observation as we do not yet have ET (evapotranspiration) data input to a centralized irrigation system although we have installed compatible irrigation clocks for future upgrades. Additionally, in older more established plantings (especially on slopes), we have capped off sprinkler heads and rely on over-spray from nearby plantings.
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The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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