Hello, We are encountering some problems as to deciding which vegetation species can be counted as adapted. In a Mediterranean country, there are many plants that grow well in our city. However, if being strict and following the botanical list of plant species provided by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, there are only a few plants we can choose from. Does LEED have any requirements as to prove that plants are adapted? Thanks very much in advance,

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

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Thu, 01/19/2017 - 14:11

Refer to LEED's definition of adapted vegetation:Adapted (or introduced) plants reliably grow well in a given habitat with minimal winter protection, pest control, fertilization, or irrigation once their root systems are established. Adapted plants are considered low maintenance and not invasive.

Tim Gaidis

Sustainable Design Leader

HOK

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Fri, 02/17/2017 - 17:54

Hi, our project (located in E. Missouri) involves the use of a fescue grass for lawn. Would this be considered adaptive/native grass and be included in this credit?

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