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ASLA Report on Creating Sustainable Landscapes11-17-08 | News
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ASLA Report on Creating Sustainable Landscapes




A recent consumer survey conducted by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) found that while only 58 percent surveyed said they used energy and resource saving practices in their yard, lawn or garden, many more (96 percent) used similar practices in their home. Photo courtesy of PikesPeakpermaculture.org

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The report is particularly timely because of increased concerns about such environmental issues as scarce resources, climate change, waste and air and water pollution. Landscapes have the potential to use resources more efficiently, improve air and water quality, reduce the urban heat island effect and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere ?EUR??,,????'?????<


The previous lack of comprehensive efforts to address sustainable landscapes has left major economic, political and environmental issues unsolved. For example, the report notes, ?EUR??,,????'?????<?EUR??,,????'?????<

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