Presentation Type
Long presentation (faculty/staff) 15-20 minutes
Start Date
12-4-2022 1:30 PM
Presentation Description/Abstract
Typical American landscapes are not sustainable in an economic or biological framework. The essence of the idea of sustainable growth and development are centered on the idea that those activities are not degrading natural resources or that they are outstrip budgets. A significant piece of any sustainable management plan is tied to how we manage our landscapes, how we use plants; specifically, how much grass there is, and how many native plants there are. Sustainable landscapes should require less chemical and financial inputs, which in the end, saves money and increases the biological value of the land and creates a healthier environment; one that is more sustainable.
Keywords
sustainability, landscapes, plants, trees, native plants
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Botany Commons, Environmental Design Commons, Forest Biology Commons, Horticulture Commons, Landscape Architecture Commons, Plant Pathology Commons
Landscapes are cornerstones of sustainability programs
Typical American landscapes are not sustainable in an economic or biological framework. The essence of the idea of sustainable growth and development are centered on the idea that those activities are not degrading natural resources or that they are outstrip budgets. A significant piece of any sustainable management plan is tied to how we manage our landscapes, how we use plants; specifically, how much grass there is, and how many native plants there are. Sustainable landscapes should require less chemical and financial inputs, which in the end, saves money and increases the biological value of the land and creates a healthier environment; one that is more sustainable.