Green Infrastructure

Start Date

08/05/2016

End Date

08/05/2016

Description

The SC Forestry Commission and the Green Infrastrucure Center will share eight years of research and field tests that evaluate, prioritize and map natural and cultural assets.
The data is provided for federal, state and local government agencies, conservation groups, land trusts and other associations and helps them to make better informed decisions about how to balance growth and development with conservation of their highest quality natural assets.

Location

Greenville, SC

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Sustainable Development & Design
Technology / CADD / GIS

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

Descrie the ongoing regional study to protect natural ecosystem services;
Learn about how landscape planning can identify and protect natural systems (Green Infrastructure);
Learn about data analysis (GIS, etc.) methods for managing these resources to foster sustainable development;
Review case studies of municipalities, land trusts and other places utilizing this technique.

Instructors

Frances Waite

Course Codes

Provider

South Carolina Chapter of ASLA

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