Virginia Luppino

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throughout the Hudson Valley

since 1983

 

 

 

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Sustainable landscapes are responsive to the environment,

re-generative, and can actively contribute to the development of healthy communities. Sustainable landscapes sequester carbon, clean the air and water, increase energy efficiency, restore habitats, and create value through significant economic, social and, environmental benefits.

Sustainability Issues for Landscaping include:

  • Global Climate Change
  • Air Pollution
  • Water Pollution
  • Water Shortages and Drought
  • Stormwater Management
  • Pesticide Toxicity
  • Soil Health
  • Fertilizer Run-off
  • Non-Renewable Resources
  • Energy Usage

 

 What is a sustainable landscape?

A sustainable landscape is a stable and productive ecosystem that conserves the physical and biological processes occurring on that landscape. Designers and managers of sustainable landscapes minimize site disturbances and work with existing site elements to the extent possible.

 

 

Elegant Solutions . . . Sustainable Practices