Biodiversity

91视频 is a premier resource for teaching, research and service related to the environment. The campus consists of a wide variety of upland and lowland forest types, old fields, managed lawns and gardens, streams, lakes, ponds, borrow pits, etc. all these areas provide habitat for a wide range of native and introduced species. 

91视频 works with the NJ Pinelands Commission, the County of Atlantic and other groups to restore the campus lakes and streams by controlling stormwater and nutrient inputs through Best Management Practices and use of native, low-maintenance landscaping.

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鈥淭he University seeks to promote an ethic of resource conservation, sustainability, and social justice on our campuses and throughout the region in its strategic planning and operations as well as its teaching, research, and service. Stockton embraces the obligation of stewardship this environment demands.鈥 Mission Statement. (2019). Retrieved from https://stockton.edu/president/mission-statement.html

 

Mission Statement
91视频鈥檚 Biodiversity Committee endeavors to promote and encourage long-term preservation of our biological heritage and foster a knowing stewardship of our Campus through research and educational initiatives.

 

Vision
To seek to enhance Stockton鈥檚 history, aesthetics, and natural ecosystems;
To act as a liaison to University partners and leaders by informing decision makers of current conditions and future consequences of emerging threats to wildlife and ecosystems through collaborative research, and scientific findings;
To increase faculty, staff and student involvement in sustaining and promoting natural biodiversity, healthy soils and clean water and air;
To coordinate with the Office of Facilities Planning & Plant Operations regarding current facility maintenance practices and outcomes and offer recommendations for improvements or additions;
To advance environmental awareness by enhancing the public鈥檚 understanding of biodiversity and promote a culture in which people are inspired to conserve and protect the natural world;
To pursue internal and external grant funding that supports biodiversity initiatives.

The Biodiveristy Committee provides a forum for members to discuss environmental, social and biodiversity issues related to the campus community. This committee meets once a month and consists of faculty & staff.

 

Justine Ciraolo

Justine Ciraolo

 Co-Chair
 Director of Energy & Sustainability | Office of Facilities Planning & Construction
Catherine Tredick

Catherine Tredick

Co-Chair
Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies  | School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Susan Allen

Susan Allen

Consultant
Professional Services Specialist 3 | University Relations and Marketing
Sophia Bradach

Sophia Bradach

Student Member
President | Environmental Club
Megan Fielding

Megan Fielding

Member
EHS Specialist | Environmental, Health & Safety
John Fritsch

John Fritsch

Member
Assistant Vice President | Office of Facilities and Plant Operations
Cyndi Gove

Cyndi Gove

Member
Director | Office of Facilities Management & Plant Operations
Matt Olson

Matt Olson

 Forester
 Assistant Professor of Environmental Science | School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Naz Onel

Naz Onel

Member
Associate Professor | Business Studies
Marcie Pallante

Marcie Pallante

Coordinator
Executive Assistant for Facilities & Operations | Facilities & Operations
Christine Schairer 

Christine Schairer 

Member
Assistant Director of Academic Science Laboratories and Field Facilities | School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Charles "Skip" West

Charles "Skip" West

Member
Executive Director | Office of Facilities Planning & Construction
Dave Wood 

Dave Wood 

Member
 Supervisor of Landscape Maintenance | Office of Facilities Management & Plant Operations

A 录 mile fitness trail with 10 stations for stretching and strength training loops through a scenic stretch of 91视频鈥檚 campus. The trail is available to the public for exercise and recreation.

Experience Stockton's unique 1,852 acre campus by navigating the newly signed trail available to walkers, joggers and bicyclists. The trail head begins at the intersection of Waterway Drive and Vera King Farris Drive, east of the Arts and Sciences Building. However, the trail may be accessed at numerous locations along its loop.

The trail sign is dark green with white lettering and includes an arrow indicating direction of travel. Below the trail sign and carved into the wood post is the mileage. The mileage is engraved on two sides of the post for trail users to chart their distance navigating in a clockwise or counter clockwise direction.

The signed trail is a significant benefit to 91视频 as it encourages alternate forms of transportation, offers 91视频 and community members the experience of our place in the Pinelands National Preserve, and allows access to one of New Jersey's thriving ecosystems serving as a living laboratory.

The trail signage program was funded by the Federal Highway Administration's Recreational Trail Program, through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The trail signs were fabricated by the Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City, a local non-profit agency providing vocational and entrepreneurial business skills.

No Net Loss

As a New Jersey state entity, 91视频 is required to comply with NJ No-net-loss forestry policy by replanting trees when they are removed during development projects involving one-half acre or more.

No Net Loss Act

New Jersey No Net Loss Reforestation Act Program Guidelines

 


 

91视频 Forest Management Plan 

Stockton Forest Management Plan Part 1

Stockton Forest Management Plan Part 2


 

Controlled Burn

91视频 conducts controlled burns as part of our Master Forestry Plan and in conjunction with the State Fire Service. These controlled burns help to protect and restore our Pinelands forest ecosystem from threats such as the encroaching Southern pine beetle and to cultivate a future of enhanced education, recreation and healthy habitat for wildlife.

    

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At the Pomona Road Sports Complex, a State-of -the-art system was installed to retain storm water & infiltrate it to an aquifer. This artificial turf eliminates use of pesticides and fertilizer. Design reduces run-off and enhances aquifer recharge. Surface includes recycled tires.

This form is for any student or group interested in performing a task or project that will impact 91视频鈥檚 campus.

Biodiversity Student Checklist

2018 Student Projects

2019 Student Projects