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Peter Ashe, Facilities Operations, UNCG, presentation at UNC Focus Forward event April 7, 2010
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Growing Sustainability at UNC Greensboro
By Mr. Peter AsheUNC Greensboro Department of Facilities & Grounds Maintenance
IPM
Integrated Pest Management
Integrated Plant Management
Every Plant has it’s Place to Grow
Variables
Sun
Shade
Soil Type
Climate
Willow Oak
American Elm
American Chestnut
Long Leaf PineOfficial State Tree
Loblolly Pines in Bed of Clover
Zoysiagrass
Fine Leaf Fescue
Dormant Bermuda
Perennial Rye Grass
Soil Testing
Testing Golf Green Soil
Tissue Testing
Spoon Feeding
Moisture Deficient Areas
Wetting Agent
Wetting Agent
Irrigate At Wilt Point
All Clippings Recycled – No Collection
Soil Aeration
Isolated High Use Areas
Cutting Golf GreensMore Grass – More Roots – Better Health!
Spoon Feeding
Growth RegulatorsPrimo Maxx by Syngennta
Herbicide
Compost Pile
Reel Mower SharpeningSkilled Technicians sharpen blades in-house
Surplus Vehicles
Independent Wells
Sod Turf Nursery
Alternative to Pre-emergent crabgrass herbicides Improved Soil through Composting and Seeding
The Future?
The Perfect Turf?
Develop More Alternative Ground Covers -Moss is OK
Plastic GrassClick/Copy on link below for pros & cons of artificial turf
http://www.athenasmi.org/projects/docs/UCC_project_ATHENA_technical_paper.pdf
Drainage Problems of North Practice Field
Bird Houses
Sample of Community GardenKhale,, Spinach, and Leaks
Future Community Garden Site
Crimson Clover
Future Community Garden Site
Future Community Garden?
National Recognition!