The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SSI) - an interdisciplinary partnership working to foster a positive transformation in land development and management practices - has released the report, "Guidelines and Performance Benchmarks Draft 2008," for public comment. The report represents over 24 months and 4,000 volunteer hours dedicated to developing clear criteria for sustainable landscape practices in the areas of hydrology, soil, materials, human health and well being, and vegetation. The U.S. Green Building Council, a major stakeholder in the Initiative, anticipates incorporating the benchmarks into future versions of the LEED� (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green …
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