"We can't take our landscapes for granted; if we don't value them, we will lose them and all the benefits they provide us. Sustainable landscapes can mitigate problems like urban heat islands, pollution, and reduced biodiversity," says Nina Bassuk, Cornell professor of horticulture. "We need to use natural systems to create sustainable landscapes."Bassuk's words summarize the purpose behind the Sustainable Sites Initiative, which aims to promote sustainable land development and management practices for botanical gardens, parks, urban landscapes, commercial developments, university campuses, airports, and military complexes.
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