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

Off-site preservation requirements

Jessica Blint

Environmental Analyst

ACE Group

LEEDuser Basic Member

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July 12, 2012

My company currently has an off-site preservation area that we already maintain for a previous project. My question is: to fulfill this credit do we have to have a NEW off-site area? Or can we use a space that we already preserve under my company's care if it fits the minimum area requirements? Also, does it have to be verified?

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

LEEDuser Expert

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Mon, 09/03/2012 - 00:52

Jessica, you do not need a new area, if this area has not already been claimed by another company facility for LEED-EBOM credit. Follow the LEED Online credit form instructions for documentation.

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