The Green Leap : A Primer for Conserving Biodiversity in Subdivision Development /

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Written for anyone interest in green development, this practical guide focuses on the central question of how to conserve biodiversity in neighbourhoods and to minimize development impacts on surrounding habitats.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Hostetler, Mark E.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berkeley : University of California Press, 2012.
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Temas:
Naturschutz
Stadtökologie
Neue Stadt
Urban ecology (Biology)
Planned communities > Environmental aspects.
New towns > Environmental aspects.
Biodiversity conservation.
NATURE > Environmental Conservation & Protection.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Sociology > Urban.
urban environments.
Biodiversite > Conservation.
Écologie urbaine.
Villes nouvelles > Aspect de l'environnement.
Collectivites nouvelles > Aspect de l'environnement.
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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.

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