Native and Adapted Plants New Residential What are Native and Adapted Plants? Native plant species thrive naturally in a particular region, ecosystem or habitat without direct or indirect human actions.[1] Adapted plants have evolved to the physical conditions such as...
Light Pollution Reduction New Residential What is Light Pollution? Light pollution refers to noticeable artificial light at night (ALAN), an unwelcome by-product of excessive outdoor lighting, especially vertical illuminance that includes such effects as skyglow, the...
High Reflectance Hardscape Materials New Residential What are High Reflectance Hardscape Materials? High reflectance hardscape materials or “cool” pavements are paving materials with high solar reflectance (albedo), such as concrete, that absorb minimal heat, reducing...
Wildlife Habitat New Residential What is a Wildlife Habitat? Providing wildlife habitat refers to the process of creating a healthy environment with food, water, and shelter for wildlife. In New Jersey, less than half of the state remains undeveloped, and many species...
Edible Landscaping New Residential What is Edible Landscaping? Edible landscaping refers to the practice of incorporating food-producing plants in the landscape. Combine fruit and nut trees, vegetables, herbs, edible flowers and shrubs with berries to create an...
