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Informationen zum Autor Mark E. Hostetler is a Professor in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida! Gainesville. Klappentext "Mark Hostetler takes an original approach to conserving resources in human-dominated landscapes. Taking into account multiple perspectives and written with an emphasis on the construction and post-construction phases! The Green Leap presents tangible ways to satisfy both human and natural resources needs."--Dr. David Drake! Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology! University of Wisconsin " The Green Leap is one of the first books that brings together recent research on urban ecology and urban wildlife conservation! with emerging trends in sustainable development and green design. Hostetler's book is a welcome addition to the urban wildlife and conservation biology literature and will also be of interest to those interested in urban planning and green design."-Charles Nilon! Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences! University of Missouri Zusammenfassung Suitable for policy makers, architects, developers, builders, and homeowners, this title focuses on the central question of how to conserve biodiversity in neighborhoods and to minimize development impacts on surrounding habitats. It helps to move green development beyond the design stage by addressing construction and post-construction issues. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of Boxed Texts Preface and Acknowledgments Part One. Key Principles and Players 1. Why Build Biodiverse Communities? 2. Urban Decision Makers Part Two. The Devil Is in the Details 3. Tree Protection and Natural Area Preservation Strategies 4. Improving Community Engagement and Understanding 5. Landscaping and Individual Lots 6. Trails! Sidewalks! and Common Areas 7. Irrigation and Stormwater Treatment 8. Wildlife-Friendly Transportation Systems 9. Environmental Covenants! Conditions! and Restrictions 10. Certifying Green Communities In Summary Notes Index ...
