This credit can be earned by any building, even those that don’t have large amounts of vegetation onsite. Projects that do have sufficient vegetation onsite can earn two points, while projects that pursue the financial support option max out at one point.

What’s New in LEED v4

• The setback requirements have been replaced with preservation and restoration requirements.
• The credit now includes disturbed or compacted soils under soil requirements.
• An option for annual financial support replaces the off-site option.