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Is there a requirement for how close the off-site area must be to the LEED project location? We’re looking into supporting a habitat area in a different state or possibly a different country but we want to be sure this is acceptable.

We’re going to provide restoration/maintenance services to an off-site property. What should we do to document this?

Does the contract with an off-site property owner need to be in place before the performance period begins?

As part of our contract with the off-site property owner we will provide labor services to help restore/maintain the site. Does this work need to be performed and completed before the performance period begins, so that the restored habitat is in place ove

Is there a requirement for how long financial support or labor services must be provided to an off-site area?

What level of financial commitment do we need to make when pursuing the off-site option?

Our organization owns, manages and protects a large parcel of land that meets the requirements of this credit. We only need a portion of the total parcel area to meet the credit space requirement. Do we have to allocate the entire parcel to this LEED proj

Do potted native/adapted plants count towards this credit?

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EBOM-2009 SSc5:Site Development—Protect or Restore Open Habitat

Can we switch methods to achieve SSc5 after initial review?

Ryan Nelson

LEEDuser Basic Member

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January 22, 2013

We recently recieved our project review for a property. Initially, we attempted to claim a retention pond as an on-site protected land. The reviewer had doubts as to the value of the lake as a natural habitat and has marked the credit as pending. Is it possible to switch methods and pursue off-site restoration for our final submission?

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Lili Pan

LEED AP BD+C, O+M, Managing Director

L GEES 智利捷达

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Fri, 10/11/2013 - 06:30

Yes, you can switch methods to use off-site restoration for final submission.

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