Ecology & Biodiversity
Bird Friendly Design
Intent
To reduce the incidents of bird collisions with the built environment. Resulting in fewer bird deaths, and creating an environment where birds can thrive.
Requirements
Exterior glazing on 90% of windows within the first 16 m of above grade height, AND ventilation grates have a porosity of less than 20mm X 20mm (or 10mm x 50mm).
Tree Soil Volume
Intent
To provide soil quantity and quality that enables new trees to thrive. More higher quality soil can help ensure the success of vegetation.
Requirements
Each separate new or retained tree planting area must have access to a minimum volume of 30m³ of soil, AND 100cm of uncompacted soil depth.
Tree Conservation
Intent
To support the conservation of healthy mature trees and the associated ecological, economic, climate and atheistical benefits.
Requirements
Preserve 25% of healthy, mature trees in situ.
Tree Maintenance Program
Intent
To ensure the health, safety, and longevity of trees.
Requirements
Trees are to be maintained, watered and warrantied for a minimum of 2 years.
Tree Shading
Intent
To control the urban heat island effect and solar heat gains through east, west and south facing windows.
Requirements
Provide exterior shading by planting at least one deciduous tree (50 to 70 millimeter DBH) per lot on the east, west, or south side of the building.
Native Plants
Intent
To encourage the use of native plants which are important as they support biodiversity, climate change mitigation, and provide food sources for pollinators.
Requirements
Provide a minimum of 50% native plant species (100% for Vegetated buffers), AND at least 2 native flowering species, AND no invasive species.