The Green Leap: A Primer for Conserving Biodiversity in Subdivision Development. By Mark E. Hostetler, University of California Press, 2012; 205 pages. Price: US$ 26.95 / £ 18.95 ISBN 978–0–520–27111–1

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. <em&a...

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Main Author: Shu-Kun Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-04-01
Series:Diversity
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/4/2/194
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Summary: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. <em>The Green Leap </em>specifically helps move green development beyond the design stage by thoroughly addressing construction and post-construction issues. [...]
ISSN:1424-2818