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The green leap : a primer for conserving biodiversity in subdivision development /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Hostetler, Mark E.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Berkeley : University of California Press, [2012]
Subjects:	Planned communities > Environmental aspects. New towns > Environmental aspects. Urban ecology (Biology) Biodiversity conservation.

Table of Contents:

Key principles and players
Why build biodiverse communities?
Urban decision makers
The devil is in the details
Tree protection and natural area preservation strategies
Improving community engagement and understanding
Landscaping and individual lots
Trails, sidewalks, and common areas
Irrigation and stormwater treatment
Wildlife-friendly transportation systems
Environmental covenants, conditions, and restrictions
Certifying green communities.