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Natural World & Ecology Flashcards

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  1. What does the 'Natural World' category assess in the Envision framework?

    Answer: How well infrastructure projects protect and restore ecosystems, habitats, and biodiversity

    The Natural World category evaluates a project's impact on ecosystems, habitats, biodiversity, and natural resources, rewarding efforts to protect and restore natural systems.

  2. How does Envision address biodiversity protection in infrastructure projects?

    Answer: By requiring assessment and mitigation of impacts on native species and habitat connectivity

    Envision credits projects that assess impacts on biodiversity, avoid sensitive habitats, maintain wildlife corridors, and restore or enhance ecosystems affected by construction.

  3. What is a wetland mitigation bank?

    Answer: A preserved or restored wetland area that generates credits to offset wetland impacts from other projects

    Wetland mitigation banks are sites where wetlands have been restored, created, or preserved to generate credits that developers can purchase to offset unavoidable wetland impacts from their projects.

  4. Why does Envision promote the use of native plant species in landscaping?

    Answer: Native plants require less water and maintenance and support local wildlife and pollinators

    Native plants are adapted to local conditions, requiring less water, fertilizer, and maintenance while providing habitat for local wildlife, pollinators, and beneficial insects.

  5. What is an environmental impact assessment (EIA) as referenced in Envision?

    Answer: A systematic process evaluating potential environmental effects of a proposed project

    An EIA systematically identifies, predicts, and evaluates the potential environmental impacts of a proposed project, informing design decisions and mitigation measures.

  6. How should infrastructure projects manage stormwater runoff according to Envision?

    Answer: By using low-impact development techniques that mimic natural hydrologic processes

    Envision promotes low-impact development (LID) techniques such as bioretention, permeable pavement, and rain gardens that manage stormwater on-site, mimicking natural water cycles.

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