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Students have long identified it as one of the most remarkable parts of the Carleton experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n"}],"text_columns_background":"white","custom_block_title":"Intro"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_columns","add_icons":"no","columns":[{"column_title":"Biodiversity on Campus ","icon_list":false,"column_content":"<h3>Campus Operations<\/h3>\n<p>Carleton University&#8217;s land use and management of the 62-hectare campus impacts the local ecosystem through the use of water, campus development and construction, landscaping applications (such as fertilizers in the summer or salt in the winter), and stormwater management. The university has a policy for integrated pest management and has not used chemical pesticides on the grounds for at least five years.<\/p>\n<h3>Biodiversity Assessment<\/h3>\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"8da5be10-c1fc-4be4-b92e-abe1eea5b6c8\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>In 2024, Carleton University conducted a comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/Biodiversity-Assessment-2024.pdf\">Biodiversity Assessment<\/a>, establishing a baseline of the diverse species present on our campus. Through community involvement on the iNaturalist platform, over 540 species were identified, including two listed as at-risk in Ontario\u2014the Barn Swallow and the Celandine-Poppy. This assessment plays a vital role in guiding future conservation efforts and measuring the impact of the university\u2019s sustainability initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>Key findings highlight the importance of Carleton\u2019s green spaces, particularly along the Rideau River, as critical habitats for local wildlife. The assessment underscores the university\u2019s ongoing commitment to fostering biodiversity and enhancing conservation outcomes as part of our sustainability goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Outdoor Space Master Plan<\/h3>\n<p>Carleton University\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carleton-OSMP_-FINAL-2020-10-23-1.pdf\">Outdoor Space Master Plan<\/a>\u00a0(OSMP), completed in October 2020, provides a comprehensive vision for the future development and enhancement of the university&#8217;s outdoor spaces. Located on 153 acres between the Rideau River and Rideau Canal, Carleton is uniquely positioned to integrate natural landscapes into a sustainable and accessible campus environment.<\/p>\n<p>The OSMP outlines key design principles aimed at fostering a unified network of outdoor spaces that promote sustainability, accessibility, and the well-being of the campus community. Key projects include upgrades to the Main Quad, the creation of the Campus Avenue Quad, and improvements to Alumni Park and the O-Train Station area. Additionally, the plan incorporates cultural narratives and sustainability goals, such as carbon sequestration and biodiversity promotion.<\/p>\n<p>With the vision of creating year-round, accessible spaces for students, staff, and visitors, the OSMP emphasizes the integration of Indigenous perspectives and sustainable landscape design.<\/p>\n<h3>Campus Master Plan<\/h3>\n<p>Carleton University has undergone significant changes since the adoption of the first campus master plan in 2010, including the construction of Richcraft Hall, Canal Building, and the new Health Sciences building. The purpose of the current <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/finance-admin\/campus-master-plan-2023\/\">campus master plan<\/a> is to establish policies, parameters, and directions for the physical development of the campus, including green spaces.<\/p>\n"}],"text_columns_background":"white","custom_block_title":"Biodiversity Plans and Policies"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_columns","add_icons":"no","columns":[{"column_title":"Campus Initiatives","icon_list":false,"column_content":"<p data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"353\">Carleton University has established a tiny forest on campus as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. This exciting new green space is now part of the campus landscape\u2014read on to learn more!<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"381\">What is a Tiny Forest?<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"676\">A tiny forest is a small, densely planted area of native trees, shrubs, and groundcover plants designed to replicate a natural forest ecosystem. The concept is based on a method developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, which promotes rapid growth and high biodiversity in compact spaces.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"1029\">Tiny forests offer a wide range of environmental and wellness benefits. They support biodiversity by providing habitat for native insects and wildlife, help improve air quality, absorb rainwater, sequester carbon, and offer shade. For people, they create restorative spaces that can reduce stress and support mental well-being.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1057\">Carleton\u2019s Tiny Forest<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1305\"><strong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1071\">Location and Size<\/strong><br data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1074\" \/>The tiny forest is located at the north end of campus, in front of the Tennis Dome on University Drive. It sits just off the footpath, making it easy for community members and visitors to stop by and enjoy the natural surroundings. Designed to mimic the structure of a natural forest, the site includes three layers of native vegetation: a canopy layer of trees, a shrub layer, and a ground layer. Species planted include a mix of native varieties such as white spruce, Canadian elderberry, and smooth aster.<br data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1613\" \/>The forest spans approximately 200 square metres and contains around 600 plants\u2014roughly one plant from each layer per square metre.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"2060\"><strong data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1765\">Community Space<\/strong><br data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1768\" \/>This forest is intended as a shared green space for the campus community, a place to pause, relax, and connect with nature. To ensure the forest establishes successfully, minimal interference is requested. We ask everyone to respect the fenced-in area and help protect the plants as they grow.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2291\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5033\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3699-400x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/IMG_3699-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/IMG_3699-1400x1050.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/IMG_3699-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/IMG_3699-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/IMG_3699-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/IMG_3699-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/IMG_3699-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/IMG_3699-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/IMG_3699-200x150.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5034\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/Plants-3-400x301.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Plants-3-400x301.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Plants-3-1400x1054.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Plants-3-300x226.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Plants-3-768x578.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Plants-3-1536x1157.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Plants-3-2048x1542.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Plants-3-700x527.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Plants-3-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Plants-3-200x151.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5035\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/Up-close-Planting-1-400x301.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Up-close-Planting-1-400x301.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Up-close-Planting-1-1400x1054.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Up-close-Planting-1-300x226.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Up-close-Planting-1-768x578.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Up-close-Planting-1-1536x1157.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Up-close-Planting-1-2048x1542.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Up-close-Planting-1-700x527.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Up-close-Planting-1-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Up-close-Planting-1-200x151.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n"}],"text_columns_background":"white","custom_block_title":"Campus Initiatives"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_columns","add_icons":"no","columns":[{"column_title":"Bird-Friendly Glazing","icon_list":false,"column_content":"<p>Carleton is committed to protecting and enhancing biodiversity on its campus. To prevent bird collisions, visual markers (decals) have been applied to the exterior surface of the glass on multiple buildings on campus. It is also now a standard in our design guidelines to incorporate bird-friendly glazing on new construction and major renovation projects involving the exterior of the building.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Current Buildings with Bird-Friendly Glazing<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Engineering Design Centre (EDC) \u2013 extension on Mackenzie Building<\/li>\n<li>Health Sciences Building<\/li>\n<li>Nicol Building<\/li>\n<li>Pigiarvik (\u1431\u148b\u140a\u1550\u1555\u1483)<\/li>\n<li>Southam Hall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<p>Carleton has also partnered with SafeWings Ottawa to report bird collisions and work towards campus-wide data and identifying key buildings for additional visual markers. If you observe a bird collision, you can report it through the <a href=\"http:\/\/safewings.ca\/found-a-bird\/report-a-bird-collision\/\">SafeWings Ottawa website<\/a> or email <a href=\"mailto:sustainability@carleton.ca\">Sustainability Carleton<\/a> with your concerns.<\/p>\n"}],"text_columns_background":"white","custom_block_title":"Bird-Friendly Glazing"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_columns","add_icons":"no","columns":[{"column_title":"","icon_list":false,"column_content":"<div id=\"attachment_4150\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4150\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4150 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/healthsciences_birdfriendly-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/healthsciences_birdfriendly-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/healthsciences_birdfriendly-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/healthsciences_birdfriendly-1400x1400.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/healthsciences_birdfriendly-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/healthsciences_birdfriendly-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/healthsciences_birdfriendly-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/healthsciences_birdfriendly-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/healthsciences_birdfriendly-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/healthsciences_birdfriendly-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4150\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bird-friendly glazing on Health Sciences, installed in 2018.<\/p><\/div>\n"},{"column_title":"","icon_list":false,"column_content":"<div id=\"attachment_4151\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4151\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4151 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/pigiarvik_birdfriendly-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/pigiarvik_birdfriendly-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/pigiarvik_birdfriendly-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/pigiarvik_birdfriendly-1400x1400.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/pigiarvik_birdfriendly-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/pigiarvik_birdfriendly-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/pigiarvik_birdfriendly-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/pigiarvik_birdfriendly-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/pigiarvik_birdfriendly-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/pigiarvik_birdfriendly-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4151\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bird-friendly glazing on Pigiarvik (\u1431\u148b\u140a\u1550\u1555\u1483), installed in 2023.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n"}],"text_columns_background":"white","custom_block_title":"Bird-Friendly Images"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_columns","add_icons":"no","columns":[{"column_title":"Nature Positive University","icon_list":false,"column_content":"<p>In 2022, Carleton joined other universities around the world in a pledge to become <strong>Nature Positive<\/strong>. Being a <strong>Nature Positive<\/strong> university means &#8220;restoring species and ecosystems that have been harmed by the impacts of a university and its activities and enhancing the university\u2019s positive impacts on nature&#8221; (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturepositiveuniversities.net\/what-is-nature-positive\/\">Becoming Nature Positive<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>As part of our commitment to the Nature Positive Universities program, Carleton is working towards assessing a biodiversity baseline and setting specific, measurable targets towards enhancing biodiversity on campus and becoming Nature Positive. We will also report on our progress annually within our comprehensive sustainability reports, which can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/about\/plans-policies-reports\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the Nature Positive Universities program, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturepositiveuniversities.net\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n"}],"text_columns_background":"white","custom_block_title":"Nature Positive University"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_columns","add_icons":"no","columns":[{"column_title":"iNaturalist Biodiversity Inventory","icon_list":false,"column_content":"<p>Do you want to help play a part in developing Carleton&#8217;s biodiversity inventory?<br \/>\nJoin our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/projects\/carleton-university-biodiversity-inventory\">iNaturalist project<\/a> and submit your observations of species you find on campus.<\/p>\n"}],"text_columns_background":"white","custom_block_title":"iNaturalist Biodiversity Inventory"}],"add_thumbnail":"no","banner_title":"Biodiversity","banner_button_repeater":[{"button_options":{"button_text":"Bird-Friendly Glazing","button_style":"solid","button_color":"red","button_type":"anchor","button_internal":false,"button_external":"","button_anchor":"3"}},{"button_options":{"button_text":"Biodiversity Inventory","button_style":"solid","button_color":"red","button_type":"anchor","button_internal":false,"button_external":"","button_anchor":"6"}}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1006"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1006"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1006\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5037,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1006\/revisions\/5037"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1006"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}