BD CREDIT 5: HABITAT RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT
1 POINT
INTENT
Re-establish native wildlife habitat to pre-development conditions
where site restoration is feasible OR promote biodiversity by enhancing
wildlife habitats on disturbed/developed sites.
REQUIREMENTS
No new artificial water features are permitted.
Identify previously disturbed areas that, if restored, would enhance
the overall value of the property in terms of habitat and wildlife
values.
AND
Restore all disturbed areas (excluding the building or road footprints
and associated structures). (1
point)
OR
Enhance all disturbed areas (excluding the building or road footprints
and associated structures, walkways, decks, etc.) returning them to a
natural state that conforms to surrounding habitat. (1 point)
OR
Restore, in conjunction with enhancement (a minimum of 50%), all
disturbed areas (excluding the building or road footprints and
associated structures, walkways, decks, etc.). (1 point)
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