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 Green
Building
Requirements
Guidelines
 Introduction
Siting
and Form
Landscape
Landscape
Introduction
Reqd/Suggested
Practices
Minimize
Stormwater Runoff
Water-efficient
Irrigation
Use
of Water Features
Shade
Buildings
Enhance
Building Ventilation
Environmental
Landscaping
Urban
Agriculture/Gardens
 Shelter
& Habitat for Wildlife
Recycled
Materials
Transportation
Envelope
and Space Planning
Materials
Water
Systems
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Systems
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Systems
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Providing
Shelter & Habitat for Urban Wildlife
Landscape design
can re-create habitat lost to urban development, and attract resident
and migratory wildlife. In addition, connecting landscaping with neighborhood
and regional open spaces creates a network of wildlife corridors.
Design considerations
include:
Food
- Select plants
that produce native seeds, nuts and fruits for diverse food sources
throughout the year.
- Ensure feeder
siting is appropriate for desired birds. Check with local naturalists
to determine species’ requirements.
- Condition and/or
amend soil through the regular addition of compost and mulch to
sustain beneficial, soil-based insects and organisms.
Water
- Include bird
baths for drinking and cleaning. Locate them in open areas and keep
them shallow with gently sloping sides and rough surfaces for easy
access and escape.
Cover and Shelter
- Combine plants
to provide horizontal and vertical diversity, with upper-story tree
canopies, middle-story shrubs and low groundcovers for refuge from
predators and weather and nesting sites.
- Size and locate
nest boxes for the requirements of desired birds. Hang boxes 5 ft.
from tree limbs or in open areas on predator-proof metal or metal-clad
wood posts.
- Design areas
that can retain leaf litter, and fruit- and nut-drop to provide
additional food and habitat, particularly for beneficial insects.
Cautions
- Encourage integrated
pest management (IPM) practices to reduce pesticide, herbicide and
chemical fertilizer use.
- Landscapes
will appear more natural and less manicured than conventional designs.
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