Planning Principles & Design Considerations - Indiana

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Planning Principles & Design Considerations Planning Principles & Design Considerations ................................ 3 Preservation & Protection Natural Site Design ........................... 5 Preservation of Natural Vegetation ........................................ ... 7 Riparian Buffer Zones ........................................ ....................... 9 Wetlands ........................................ ........................................ . 13 Floodplains.

Wetlands provide habitat for thousands of species of aquatic and terrestrial plants and animals. Well suited for use in areas designated to be set aside for the preservation of plant and animal life and biodiversity. Can be used in areas where it is desirable to capture storm water runoff and allow ground water recharge.

  Aquatic, Terrestrial, Indiana