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Land Management
Connecticut College
Connecticut College Connecticut College uses an Integrated Pest Management plan, removes invasive species, and is very selective in its use of chemical pest controls. Cornell University Cornell Plantations manages 4000 acres of diverse areas on and off campus for research, education, and recreation. It has created wetlands to mitigate environmental impacts from labs and to treat storm water. Cornell has also constructed an Environmentally Regulated Areas Map for construction project managers to specify species habitats, flood zones, soil types etc. It is used to ensure sustainability in planning. h improvements. Dalhousie University In the last decade, Dalhousie switched to pesticide-free landscaping, created a unique Chemicals Exchange program, and a six-stream recycling and composting program. The campus is engaged in retrofitting projects and is aiming to reduce its chemical load through a recent change to green cleaners. Keene State College The main campus at Keene has an excellent arboretum that can be toured with a walking guide or by appointment for student groups. The campus grounds are maintained organically. Compost, compost tea, top dressing, aeration, high mowing heights and mulching are just a few of the management techniques employed by the Grounds Crew. A wildlife management area at our (also organically managed) athletic fields means delayed mowing and more wildlife sightings. In winter, sidewalks and roads are pretreated with a molasses based non-toxic material that reduces salt use while increasing its effectiveness and has eliminated the use of sand. Most flowers are grown locally. Invasive species are avoided. An updated landscape Master Plan is in process. Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT plans to incorporate Integrated Past Management into its campus operations and supports an air quality and other environmental health and safety programs. Skidmore College Skidmore seeks to build the health of the soil so that less and less chemical fertilizers and pest controls will be required. These incremental application reductions are already being followed. University of Connecticut The University of Connecticut seeks to minimize its impact on the environment through an aggressive land management policy, including integrated pest management, a new fertilizer blend, and an invasive species management program. University of New Hampshire The UNH Office of Sustainability seeks to collaborate with academic classes, faculty, planning and facilities to promote sustainable landscaping throughout campus for the education and enjoyment of the community, the enhancement of natural systems and the protection of biodiversity. This led to the development of a Sustainable Landscaping Master Plan. |
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