{"product_id":"the-green-leap-9780520271104","title":"The Green Leap","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for those who are 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a useful ... primer and will encourage communities to consider their environment.\" The Quarterly Review of Biology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eList 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","brand":"University of California Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402854474071,"sku":"9780520271104","price":50.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780520271104.jpg?v=1730481690","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-green-leap-9780520271104","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}