LP0.4: End Use of Invasive Plants

Requirement

Purpose

Encourage native ecological systems and discourage the introduction of invasive or non-native species.

Criteria

Do not design or specify the installation of any invasive species as listed in state or local guidelines.

Verification 

• Construction documents, including planting plans, which clearly specify native or regionallyadaptive species only. 
• Invasive species list from local guidelines. 
• Controlling documents such as property management OR homeowner association documents clearly requiring any future landscaping to be native or regionally adaptive. 
• Inspection by an ECC Technical Advisor.