Hello,
We are encountering some problems as to deciding which vegetation species can be counted as adapted. In a Mediterranean country, there are many plants that grow well in our city. However, if being strict and following the botanical list of plant species provided by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, there are only a few plants we can choose from.
Does LEED have any requirements as to prove that plants are adapted?
Thanks very much in advance,
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Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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January 19, 2017 - 9:11 am
Refer to LEED's definition of adapted vegetation:
Adapted (or introduced) plants reliably grow well in a given habitat with minimal winter protection, pest control, fertilization, or irrigation once their root systems are established. Adapted plants are considered low maintenance and not invasive.
Tim Gaidis
Sustainable Design LeaderHOK
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February 17, 2017 - 12:54 pm
Hi, our project (located in E. Missouri) involves the use of a fescue grass for lawn. Would this be considered adaptive/native grass and be included in this credit?