LARE Stewardship and Design Principles Flashcards

Which of the following is a primary goal of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in landscape stewardship?

Answer: Managing pests by combining biological, cultural, and chemical controls to minimize environmental impact

IPM uses multiple strategies to control pests at acceptable levels while reducing reliance on chemical pesticides and protecting ecosystems.

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires landscape architects working on federal projects to:

Answer: Assess and document potential environmental impacts before project approval

NEPA mandates environmental impact assessment for federal actions, ensuring decision-makers consider ecological, social, and economic effects.

When applying the principle of 'design with nature,' a landscape architect should first:

Answer: Conduct thorough site analysis to understand natural systems, hydrology, and ecological patterns

Ian McHarg's 'design with nature' approach begins with deep site analysis to reveal natural systems that should guide design decisions.

Which soil amendment practice best supports long-term landscape sustainability?

Answer: Incorporating compost to improve soil structure, organic matter, and microbial activity

Compost improves soil health holistically by enhancing structure, moisture retention, and the microbial communities that support plant growth.

A landscape architect discovers endangered plant species on a proposed development site. What is the appropriate stewardship response?

Answer: Document the species, consult with regulatory agencies, and redesign to avoid or mitigate impacts

Endangered species require regulatory consultation under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and design must be adjusted to avoid or mitigate harm.

The design principle of 'legibility' in public spaces, as described by Kevin Lynch, refers to:

Answer: How easily people can understand and navigate an environment based on its physical structure

Lynch's legibility describes how well a city or landscape can be mentally mapped and navigated through identifiable elements like paths, nodes, and landmarks.

Which practice aligns with the stewardship principle of 'closing the loop' in landscape material management?

Answer: Chipping cleared vegetation for on-site mulch to reduce waste and improve soil moisture

Chipping vegetation for mulch keeps organic material in the site's nutrient cycle, reducing waste and improving soil conditions without offsite disposal.