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NC-2009 SSc5.1:Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat

SSc5.1 Question

We have a lot of small to medium patches of grass that have multiple trees planted in them. Since the square footage for monoculture turf (grass) cannot be counted in this credit, how would I count trees that are planted in part of the site that has grass? Can I count the canopy cover in the square footage? Any advice would be appreciated. Also the credit also states that other ecologically important site features can be counted other than planting that maintain or restore the ecological integrity of the site. We have many areas on the site where white coral bed with boulders will be. Can we count crushed coral in our sf calc?

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Fri, 02/17/2012 - 23:45

Jen, if the canopy is over hardscape, then you cannot count it. Tree canopy over asphalt, for example, does not add up to habitat.What ecological function does the crushed coral provide? I am doubtful that you could count it.

Fri, 03/30/2012 - 12:42

I have a similar situation to the one Jen has...I assume from your reply that you can count canopy over turfgrass, Tristan? Also, would it be the same requirement as SS 7.1 shade provided after 5 yrs?

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