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NC-v4 SSc2:Site development - protect or restore habitat

Calculating landscaping

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Tracy Jordre
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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 themselves.  So, as a result, I'm including square footage that will be mulch.  Is this a correct method of calculating "vegetated area" for each of the credits listed above?

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David Posada
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Thu, 05/30/2019 - 00:04

We've usually seen it done this way. Even though mulch might not be prime habitat it does provide pervious area and home for more than a few species of bugs and other key critters. You can also include tree canopy area as well, at the expected diameter after 10 years of growth. 

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