LEED AP Building Design and Construction (BD+C) Practice Exam

Which type of landscape areas can be excluded from habitat restoration?

1. Open fields

2. Vegetated areas for rainwater infiltration

3. Private yards

4. Commercial landscapes

The correct answer is: Vegetated areas for rainwater infiltration

The correct choice is based on the understanding of habitat restoration principles and the context in which different types of landscape areas are treated. Vegetated areas for rainwater infiltration typically serve a specific ecological function, focusing on stormwater management and water quality improvement rather than providing habitat that needs restoration. These areas are designed primarily for managing runoff and promoting water absorption into the ground, making them essential to a site's overall ecological health but not necessarily a focal point for habitats that need restoration. Open fields, private yards, and commercial landscapes can contain or support a variety of plant and animal species and may require efforts to restore habitats to support biodiversity. In contrast, vegetated areas for rainwater infiltration are created for a specific purpose that does not prioritize habitat restoration. This nuance underscores the difference in the intent behind landscape design and maintenance, emphasizing the role of certain areas in functional ecological practices, rather than as places needing ecological recovery.