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Conservation and Preservation

1. Preserve open space (12 of 32 acres)

2. Save 80% of existing trees through efficient planning (160 Trees)

3. Capture, absorb and infiltrate 90% of all rainwater that falls on site

4. Use 100% FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) lumber for all construction

5. Save and renovate existing greenhouses for use in the community garden

6. Deconstruct two buildings from site and rebuild in Eugene, Oregon

7. Preserve and restore four existing buildings to U.S. Green Building Council LEED certification

8. Restore & revitalize Pringle CreekÕs natural habitat and riparian zone

9. Create innovative "Zero Waste" management for onsite garbage, recycling and composting

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