ANR Strategic Initiatives and Sustainable Landscape Practices Advanced IPM Training 12/10/09 James A. Sigala Program Representative UC Master Gardener Program
http://ucanr.org/vision/anrstrategicvision2025.pdf
The Strategic Initiatives from ANR Into 2025 Initiative to improve water quality, quantity and security Water conservation outreach Drought tolerant plants Better irrigation systems Protection of water quality by reducing runoff into waterways through appropriate irrigation Reduced pesticide and fertilizer use Utilization of degraded water in landscape
The Strategic Initiatives from ANR Into 2025 Initiative to enhance competitive and sustainable food systems Educating clientele about new food crops Promoting local food production including your backyard Provide information on sustainable vegetable and fruit gardening Disseminate knowledge about foods that promote healthy diets and that gardening promotes exercise
The Strategic Initiatives from ANR Into 2025 Increase science literacy in agriculture, natural resources and nutrition Deliver educational programs at the community level Strengthen science and math skills of our clientele Develop effective educational curricula for use in UC ANR programs
The Strategic Initiatives from ANR Into 2025 Initiative for sustainable natural ecosystems Deliver educational programs at the community level on Fire Resilient Landscapes Initiative for healthy families and communities Equip consumers with the tools to make informed decisions regarding food choices, nutrition, food safety, health, agriculture and environmental issues.
The Strategic Initiatives from ANR Into 2025 Initiative for managing endemic and invasive pests and diseases Extend research based information on sustainable pest management practices. Be aware of potential new pest problems i.e. First Detector. Currently, with the Asian Citrus Psyllid and Huanglongbing (HLB).
The Strategic Initiatives from ANR Into 2025 Initiative to ensure safe and secure food supplies Feed your neighborhood. Programs to grow produce for local food banks and community gardens. Teach clientele about proper food handling from their garden to their kitchen.
The Strategic Initiatives from ANR Into 2025 Initiative to improve energy security and technologies through innovative science, engineering, agricultural, biological and environmental science. Extend research based information on sustainable landscape practices that save energy i.e. tree planting and placement, alternative and recyclable mulches, alternative or electric motors for mowers and other landscape equipment.
To sustain means to keep going or continue, and sustainable is the ability to carry on an activity indefinitely with minimal impact on the environment. From: http://cagardenweb.ucdavis.edu
Landscaping in harmony with the natural conditions of the watershed Reducing waste and recycling materials Keeping green waste on site Nurturing healthy soils while reducing fertilizer use Conserving water, energy and topsoil Using IPM to minimize chemical use Reducing storm water runoff Creating wildlife habitat From River Friendly Landscape Guidelines
1. Landscape for the Local Climate Use landscape adapted natives, or climate appropriate plant materials such as Arboretum All-Stars Consider the potential for fire and modify to defend your home from Wildfire Select trees that have known resistance to key local pests.
http://arboretum.ucdavis.edu/arboretum_all_stars.aspx
Coastal Redwood grove in Clovis?
FIRE SAFE LANDSCAPES http://groups.ucanr.org/safe/
Plants match space Reduce pruning Grass cycle Compost Salvage and recycle Italian cypress what s wrong with this picture?
Plant to match the space: In order to avoid constant pruning and the creation of green waste. XYLOSMAS, DON T STAY SMALL FOR LONG! CAROLINA CHERRIES CAN GROW UP TO 30 + SURFACE ROOTS + FRUIT = DISASTER
COMPOST ON SITE OR MULCH WASTE COMPOST ON SITE OR MULCH WASTE But don t make it too much of a good thing!
Topped Trees Vigorous/weak limbs, require more pruning and thus more green waste Unnatural appearance of tree Prone to limb failure
Salvage & Recycle: Find long term uses for dead or dying trees
Save topsoil Protect soil from compaction Prevent erosion Mulch Feed soils naturally Avoid synthetic, quick release fertilizers Minimize the use of chemical pesticides
Mulch Plant selection Minimize turf Rainwater collection Efficient irrigation systems Audit your irrigation system Manage your irrigation
Plant trees to minimize energy use -shade paved areas -shade west and south side with deciduous trees -shade air conditioners -design outdoor lighting carefully
Shaded Parking Lots By increasing shade to 50% in all parking lots in Sacramento, the annual benefits will increase to $4 million from reduced fuel evaporation. Greg McPherson-Center for Urban Forestry Research
Use IPM Minimize decorative turf areas Keep soil covered with mulch Keep organic matter on site Minimize impervious surfaces Plant trees Maintain irrigation system properly Prevent run-off Use proper equipment
Reduced Pesticide Use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) IPM Pest Cards IPM Interactive Kiosk http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu
Create landscapes with diverse plantings Provide water and shelter Avoid pesticide use Conserve or restore natural areas and wildlife corridors
In Summary Sustainable landscape practices are gardening practices that not only save you money by saving energy, water, and time; they will help to improve environmental quality.
For more information on sustainable landscape practices go to: http://www.sacramentostormwater.org/ssqp/riverfriendly/documents/river Friendly_Guidelines.pdf Special thanks to the Sacramento Stormwater Quality Partnership (SSQP), used with permission and assistance from the StopWaste.org in Alameda County. The River Friendly Landscape Guidelines are a Sacramento revision of the Bay-Friendly Landscape Guidelines originally published by StopWaste.org in 2003
James A. Sigala Program Representative UC Statewide Master Gardener Program jsigala@ucdavis.edu (530) 865-1261