LEED Addenda #10231 (https://www.usgbc.org/leedaddenda/10231) effectively stated that extensive roof systems could not count towards SSc5.1 Site Development-Protect or Restore Habitat for v3 -

On page 49 of the LEEDv4.1 guide it states that soil testing is only needed on imported soils. Under Step-by-Step guidance, it states "Soil tests are only required for imported soils".

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Hello there, the requirement in 4.1 specifies to designate an area for a pollinator garden(Designate a portion of the habitat area for a pollinator garden consisting of native flowering plants

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In one of our project, the site includes man-made ponds, which are used as rainwater storage ponds.

In a project that has both greenfield (dense tree coverage) and previously disturbed (small scale farming) areas, I am trying to determine whether there will be sufficient area to restore 30% of th

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We are working on a 4-acre site with multiple buildings that aims to landscape with natives as much as possible.

My project has 2 phases of development. Currently, we only apply LEED for phase 1. There is a big greenery area, reserved for future building in phase 2.

Anyone have a suggestions on how to find native plants as specific as the ecoregion required? I can't find any resources that provide this information.
 

Rising tides are contributing to decreasing landmass around the globe, and due to climate change, there are now many climate refugees from island and coastal communities.

Has there been any guidance posted on exactly how to measure athletic fields per this language: "Dedicated athletic fields that are solely for athletic uses are exempted from counting toward the to

Hi! Our project has a FAR of 8 (zero lot line, 9 floors) and all open space is located in different green roofs that account for 40% of incorporated vegetated space. 

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Does open grass area that was previously re-graded (decades ago) to slope to a man made stormwater retention pond count as greenfield, or is this previously disturbed?

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Why should't imported soils include sphagnum peat moss? Is it to protect natural habitats with moss?