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FRI-B04: Designing Biodiversity Through Landscape Interactions: Applied Science at Varied Scales

Friday, October 10, 2025
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM CT
Location: New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Room R04-R05
1.25 PDH, LA CES/HSW, AICP, NY/HSW, FL

While biodiversity is a goal for many landscape architects, few projects utilize science to document the impacts of designed landscapes on ecosystems or species. Featuring case studies from various countries and regions, this session will present diverse approaches to understanding how landscape interactions influence the biodiversity of sites and communities.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Gain insight into strategies for creating, restoring and enhancing biodiversity through design across various settings and scales.
  • Understand the key role that plant selection plays in creating biodiverse landscapes and ecosystems.
  • Investigate ways to incorporate measurable biodiversity criteria in the design process.
  • Examine metrics to evaluate pre- and post-construction project performance in attaining biodiversity goals.