Other Options Project Evaluation Criteria
The Other Options projects cover a wide variety of topics and, as such, there are not criterion that are common across each of the project types. As these project types are broader, a brief explanation of each project type is provided below highlighting key aspects of the project type and selected criteria. Full details on the requirements for each project type can be found in each corresponding Scoring Rubric. As with all other projects, unless an upload field is noted as optional, all upload fields are required documentation.
Green Infrastructure
Green infrastructure projects recognized through Conservation Certification are living engineered solutions that also provide a direct biodiversity benefit. As the green infrastructure project type focuses on considerations specific to the green infrastructure and not how the green infrastructure functions as a habitat, a corresponding qualifying habitat project must also be submitted. For example, if the green infrastructure project is a rain garden, a Landscaped Area habitat project must also be submitted
Invasive Species - Coordinated Approaches
Prevention and early control efforts are key aspects to minimize the impacts of invasive species. The Invasive Species – Coordinated Approaches project type recognizes the use of a comprehensive (multi-species) plan designed to prevent invasive species or serve as an early warning and action system if invasive species are detected.
Comprehensive Plan Options
- Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) Plan – contains many specific mechanisms or steps but must include aspects of early detection, rapid assessment, and rapid response
- Hazard Assessment Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plan – identifies potential pathways of introduction of an invasive species and steps to minimize the risks
- Other Comprehensive Plan – another type of comprehensive site-wide, multi-species invasive species prevention, detection, and response plan
Land Conservation Agreements
Land Conservation Agreement projects recognize enrollment in a formal multi-year or permanent conservation agreement. Land Conservation Agreement projects are generally accompanied by one or more Habitat projects, and details of the habitat management are recognized there.
If all other requirements are met, recognition for Land Conservation Agreements is given multiple times over the duration of the agreement if the agreement spans multiple applications.
Remediation
Remediation projects recognize voluntary incorporation of conservation and conservation education considerations before completion of remedial actions.
Species of Concern
Species of Concern projects recognize the importance of voluntary efforts taken to support protected or otherwise imperiled species. As the species of concern project type project focuses on specific considerations for the species of special concern and not how the species is managed for, a corresponding qualifying species project must also be submitted. For example, if the species of concern is monarch butterflies, a Pollinator project must also be submitted.
Actions must be being taken on-site to address at least one threat specific to the species. As described in the Specific Threat to the Species section, the threat must be specific to the species.
Actions must be being taken on-site to address at least one threat specific to the species. As described in the Specific Threat to the Species section, the threat must be specific to the species.
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