The Green Leap. A Primer for Conserving Biodiversity in Subdivision Development. 2012. 205 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.

Written for anyone interested in green development-including policymakers, architects, developert, builders, and homeowners. This guidefocuses on the central question of how to conserve biodiversity in neighbourhoods and to minimize development impacts on surrounding habitats. The book specifically helps move green development beyond thedesign stage by thoroughly addressing construction and post-constructionissues. Incorporating many real-world examples, the author explains keyconservation concepts and techniques, with specific advice for a widevariety of stakeholders that are interested in creating and maintaininggreen developments. He outlines the key players and principles neededto establish biodiverse communities and illustrates eight key designand management strategies. The book not only offers essential information for constructing new developments but also helps existingcommunities retrofit homes, yards, and neighborhoods to better serve both people and nature.