Standards and Guidelines for Sustainable Sites

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The Preliminary Report on the Standards and Guidelines for Sustainable Sites is the result of more than a year of work by a diverse group of experts in development, design, construction and maintenance of landscapes.  It is based on a thorough and comprehensive review of the current science as well as best practices in the industries involved.  The report details the important contributions to the environment made by soils, hydrology, vegetation and materials and how sustainable sites benefit people who view and enjoy them.

Download Report (Nov. 2007)(107 pages ,1.1 MB PDF)