“Forest friendly” development techniques can provide a way to manage growth while protecting an important natural resource.

Now a 32-page booklet, “Forest Friendly Development-Chesapeake Bay Watershed Case Studies,” describes techniques used at 10 developments in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia to preserve natural forest corridors, conserve large tracts of trees or create new forests while developing the land.

The booklet was produced by The Alliance for the Chesapeake.

It includes techniques, site designs, investment highlights and maintenance issues, plus color photographs. It also summarizes 10 other developments that have won awards from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

“Forest Friendly Development” is available free online.

10/7/2005