Trista Brown Project Director WSP USA LEEDuser Basic Member 449 thumbs up April 11, 2019- 8:44 pm Hi Yoyo, yes you can replace the normal SSc2 Site Development credit with Pilot Credit 83. This webpage:  https://www.usgbc.org/node/5052535?return=/pilotcredits/New-Construction/v4  confirms PC83 is applicable for BDC v4 projects. And there's no distance requirement for the pilot credit, but as you point out, you have to donate to NFWF or FAS. Remember to also register for the Pilot Credit and complete all the requirements (e.g. the feedback survey and participate in the LEEDuser credit forum...

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We have a project in Ghana, which is located on a huge site, which is mainly untouched green area, and there is no previous construction on site. 

On the other hand, some part...

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We are certifying a new development that is using existing soils to rearrange exterior green areas. The existing soils were removed from site, properly stored, and...

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Does land donated to a national entity for conservation qualify instead of financial support? 

My question is related to both the Protect or Restore Habitat and Open Space credits.  In the past I have included the total area of any landscaping bed, not just the area of each plant...