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EBOM-2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Reduction—Nonroof

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Offsite Trees

April 19, 2012

Johanna Ofner

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April 19, 2012

Much of the hardscape on my project is shaded by trees that are outside of our site boundary. Is that an issue?
Also, are gravel paths included in "Hardscape"?

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Tristan Roberts

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Vermont House of Representatives

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May 3, 2012 - 2:34 pm

Johanna, that shouldn't be an issue, since EBOM is documenting existing conditions. Gravel paths are hardscape, yes.

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