RESOURCES & INFRASTRUCTURE

Grounds & Landscaping

RECOMMENDATIONS and ACTIVITIES	PERSON/GROUP RESPONSIBLE	COSTS	PROJECTED TIMELINE	PROGRESS
Recommendation 1: To update and revise the Land Management Plan (including CNS property) and maps Activity 1: Develop a landscaping management plan for grounds/lawns around buildings, including prohibiting the use of any toxic pesticides or herbicides on campus. Activity 2: Have GIS students map the property of Sterling College including land use patterns and changes in boundaries over time Activity 3: Contract with Ross Morgan to update the 1989 Forest Management Plan that he worked on. Activity 4: Explore the possibility of Forest Stewardship Council green forestry certification standards in partnership with Vermont Family Forests		3. $$	2007	2. Tim Wilson’s SARP included several land-use history GIS maps. Sent proposal to have them on the website to Dean of the College and Webmaster, Spring 2006.
Recommendation 2: To complete a full inventory of the plants/trees on campus, noting natives & non-native species.			2007
Recommendation 3: (SLRP—Physical Plant) To keep the College buildings and ground in a neat and orderly appearance using environmentally materials. Activity 1: College will explore methods and purchase products that are environmentally friendly	Plant staff	Part of annual budget	Make available a list of products and materials used as well as MSDS sheets. Ongoing with a plan in place by May 2005.