Roles & Responsibilities
Scope of activities: Main campus facilities as defined in the Campus Master Plan including P.K. Yonge Laboratory School
A. Items that affect the use of University lakes, including guidelines for use of such lakes in order to preserve their ecological integrity and research capabilities.
B. Management and well being of natural areas containing non-domesticated plants and animals.
C. Policies regarding the removal of trees and other vegetation.
D. Provide input to the University Land Use and Facilities Planning Board regarding planning of major landscape elements such as green space, open space, and significant architectural features to ensure their compatibility with existing and planned landscaping and master planning.
E. Provide recommendations to the Vice President for Finance & Administration about construction on campus, specifically concerning:
Programming: general site suitability - having evaluated impacts to trees, landscape, natural areas, and lakes.
Schematic design: tree removal - plans for transplants, replacements and/or mitigation,
based on the building footprint, utility corridors, and other construction activities.
Design development: new landscaping - appropriateness and inclusion of any mitigation for tree removal.
