Sustainable Sites Credit 1.1-1.2       
Plan for Green Site and Building Exterior Management
1-2 Points

Have in place over the performance period a low impact site and Green Building exterior management plan that addresses the topics listed below. One point is earned for each four items addressed.

Potential Technologies & Strategies:

Have in place over the performance period a low impact site and green building exterior management plan that addresses overall site management practices, chemical/fertilizer/pest management/snow removal practices, building exterior cleaning and maintenance practices.

Include green cleaning and maintenance practices and materials that minimize environmental impacts in the green building exterior management plan.

Also include green landscape management actions such as: using a greater variety of plants, using more native plants, reducing size of lawns, changing maintenance practices, reducing the use of power equipment, stormwater control, using fertilizer on an as needed basis, composting waste, applying integrated pest management, creating wildlife habitat, avoiding / removing invasive plants, protecting natural areas, and using plants to reduce heating and cooling needs.

Utilize Integrated Pest Management (IPM). IPM is a safer and usually less costly option for effective pest management. An IPM program employs commonsense strategies to reduce sources of food, water and shelter for pests in your buildings and on the grounds. IPM programs take advantage of effective pest management strategies and minimize the use of pesticides.

Use mulching mowers to significantly reduce yard waste generation, fertilizer needs, and water consumption through retention of organic matter.

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