Wentworth Institute of Technology
OP-9: Landscape Management
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Shepard Sustainability Consultant N/A |
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Total campus area:
31
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 | 3.80 Acres |
| Area managed using conventional, chemical-based landscape management practices | 0 Acres |
| Total area of managed grounds | 3.80 Acres |
If the total area of managed grounds is less than the total campus area, provide:
Hardscape such as roadways and walkways, as well as building footprints have been excluded from the total area of managed grounds. Wentworth is located in a densely developed urban location so landscaping is limited. Several recent construction projects have incorporated bioswales, permeable pavers, native and adaptive plantings, rain gardens, limited irrigation only where needed, and 1/3 of the managed area includes shade trees and light-colored hardscape to reduce heat island effect and promote a greener, more resilient campus landscape.
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:
Physical Plant retains the services of a professional pest management company to routinely monitor the buildings and grounds for signs of pests and address any reports of pest activity. Guidance to deter pests is provided for the community on the Physical Plant website. The IPM plan was reviewed and updated in 2019 to meet LEED for Existing Buildings criteria.
Optional Fields
Native and adaptive plants are chosen for landscape applications whenever feasible. Recent projects have added trees and plantings to areas formerly covered with impervious surfaces, to improve aesthetics, reduce runoff, and reduce heat island effect.
A brief description of the institution's approach to hydrology and water use:
Wentworth is located in an area of Boston which is highly sensitive to changes in groundwater levels. Wentworth promotes infiltration of rainwater through numerous groundwater recharge systems installed throughout the campus and in conjunction with new construction projects. Select areas now also have bioswales and permeable pavers. Recent new construction projects have followed LEED guidelines to emphasize the preservation of green space, promote groundwater infiltration, and select plantings and irrigation systems that reduce water consumption. In addition, 16% of the campus footprint including parking lots and rooftops serve as stormwater treatment areas.
A brief description of the institution's approach to landscape materials management and waste minimization:
Grass clippings and other organic matter from landscaping are collected for off-site composting.
A brief description of the institution's approach to energy-efficient landscape design:
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A brief description of other sustainable landscape management practices employed by the institution:
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Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable landscape management program is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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