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Site Specific Assessment <br /> Before land-use changes take place, it is crucial to understand the "properties" of the site <br /> to be changed. A comprehensive site survey should do the following:, <br /> 1. Identify the area's unique resources to preserve or <br /> conserve them. <br /> 2 Specify the area of change and establish parameters <br /> for further change (if any) beyond this area <br /> 3. Identify the geographicItopographic features of the area- <br /> 4. <br /> rea4. Make it possible to choose power sources in accord with' <br /> the area's physical attributes <br /> S. Identify and conserve areas of archeolog=4 natural,,, <br /> historical and cultural significance <br /> 6 Identify land use in the vicinity and seek compatibility <br /> regarding development <br /> Habitat Sensitivity <br /> Sustainable resource management entails factoring in the wildlife of an area or region. <br /> Using land in a habitat-sensitive way includes: <br /> 1. Not disturbing local wildlife populations by <br /> altering food sources, shelter, water etc. <br /> 2 Protecting ecologically sensitive areas (wetland <br /> sensitive wildlife habitat, rainforests etc.) <br /> from all impacts <br /> 3. Not posing threats to species indirectly or directly <br /> through increased air and water pollution. <br /> 4. Not increasing noise Levels. <br /> S. Assuring migratory species access to habitual routes, <br /> food sources and breeding grounds <br /> 6 Maintaining corridors and greenspace that will allow for <br /> the movement of plants and animals. <br /> Native and Naturalized Plants and Natural Landscaping <br /> Sustainable resource management should provide the use of material and resources <br /> native to an area. Using native or naturalized plants for example, reduces the need for <br /> special watering and ground preparation, while natural landscaping can help hold <br /> valuable topsoil. For this reason, native and naturalized plants and natural landscaping: <br /> 1. Should be used exclusively, except for special purpose areal such <br /> as golf greens, fairways <br /> 2 Should be designed and implemented to reduce tree Loss <br /> 3. Should encourage wildlife habitation and bio-diversity. <br /> 4. Should not require the need for chemical pesticides, herbicides <br /> and fertilizer., and minimize their use on special areas such <br /> as golf greens and fairways <br /> VI-37 <br />