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Record Nr.

UNINA9910790015603321

Autore

Hostetler Mark

Titolo

The Green Leap : A Primer for Conserving Biodiversity in Subdivision Development / / Mark Hostetler

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berkeley, CA : , : University of California Press, , [2012]

©2012

ISBN

1-280-11650-1

9786613520791

0-520-95187-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (213 p.)

Disciplina

307.768

Soggetti

Biodiversity conservation

New towns - Environmental aspects

New towns -- Environmental aspects

Planned communities - Environmental aspects

Planned communities -- Environmental aspects

Urban ecology (Biology)

Sociology & Social History

Social Sciences

Communities - Urban Groups

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Boxed Texts -- Preface and Acknowledgments -- Part One. Key Principles and Players -- Part Two. The Devil Is in the Details -- In Summary -- Notes -- Index

Sommario/riassunto

Written for anyone interested in green development-including policy makers, architects, developers, builders, and homeowners-this practical guide focuses on the central question of how to conserve biodiversity in neighborhoods and to minimize development impacts on surrounding habitats. The Green Leap specifically helps move green development beyond the design stage by thoroughly addressing construction and post-construction issues.Incorporating many real-world examples, Mark Hostetler explains key conservation concepts



and techniques, with specific advice for a wide variety of stakeholders that are interested in creating and maintaining green developments. He outlines the key players and principles needed to establish biodiverse communities and illustrates eight key design and management strategies. The Green Leap not only offers essential information for constructing new developments but also helps existing communities retrofit homes, yards, and neighborhoods to better serve both people and nature.