I am having a difficult time understanding if the requirements of this credit allow non-native vegetation to count towards open space? Native and adapted vegetation is referenced multiple times in the reference guide but does not appear to be specifically called for to meet the credit requirements. Can open space areas with turf grass contribute to the credit requirements?
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Ellen Mitchell
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October 10, 2013 - 11:57 am
Hi Lucy - native and adaptive vegetation is not required for this credit. Any type of vegetation will contribute towards credit compliance as well as pedestrian hardscape if you qualify for SSc2. However, maximizing the amount of native and adaptive vegetation would be a smart approach where possible so to count towards SSc5.1 as well as the irrigation points (WEc1) under water efficiency.