Table of Contents

List of Boxed Texts Preface and Acknowledgments Part One. Key Principles and Players 1. Why Build Biodiverse Communities? 2. Urban Decision Makers Part Two. The Devil Is in the Details 3. Tree Protection and Natural Area Preservation Strategies 4. Improving Community Engagement and Understanding 5. Landscaping and Individual Lots 6. Trails, Sidewalks, and Common Areas 7. Irrigation and Stormwater Treatment 8. Wildlife-Friendly Transportation Systems 9. Environmental Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions 10. Certifying Green Communities In Summary Notes Index

About the Author

Mark E. Hostetler is a Professor in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida, Gainesville.

Reviews

"This is a useful ... primer and will encourage communities to consider their environment." The Quarterly Review of Biology