Sarah Robinson Portfolio

Belwood Landfill Revitilization

Ilex verticillata Viburnum trilobum

Cornus stolonifera

Sambucus canadensis

Acer rubrum Rubus flagellaris

Prunus virginiana

Amalanchier arborea

Prunus seroti-

Larix laricina

Thuja occidentalis

Botanical Name Common Name Quantity

TreesIlex verticillata Winterberry 34Thuja occidentalis Eastern White Cedar 27Larix laricina Tamarack 15Prunus serotina Black Cherry 7ShrubsPrunus virginiana Choke cherry 6Amalanchier arborea Common Serviceberry 9Viburnum trilobum High-Bush Cranberry 6Cornus stolonifera Red-Osier Dogwood 11Sambucus canadensis American Elder 20Acer rubrum Red Maple 15Rubus flagellaris Northern Dewberry 12

Belwood Landfill Revitilization

Master Rehabilitation Plan

Ecological Context: Nearby water bodies and vegetation corridors

The Belwood land ll transfer site is located just north of the Grand River. As a result leaching is a very close-ly monitored issue, to ensure none of the chemicals from the capped land ll deposit reach the water ta-ble. Shown in the map below are the naturalized areas near the site. From this map we can see that mak-ing the dump site more ecologically friendly and bringing vegetation and animals to the site will join two vegetated areas. Thus creating a wildlife corridor and enabling more species to habitate the area.

Larix laricina 3

Larix laricina5

Ilex verticillata9 at 2.5 m spread

Larix laricina 7

Acer rubrum6

Acer rubrum6

Prunus serotina3

Acer rubrum2

Existing Deciduous

Sambucus canadensis

Prunus serotina 4

Prunus virginiana 4

Viburnum trilobum 4

Thuja occidentalis 9

Amalanchier arborea9 at 6 m spread

Prunus virginiana 4

Sambucus canadensis 4

Cornus stolonifera 4

Prunus virginiana 4

Cornus stolonifera7 at 5 m spread

Rubus flangellaris 4

Thuja occidentalis 13

Ilex verticillata

Tree stumps - scatteredon site see sketch

Hibernacula for snakes

Existing Coniferous

GoalsIn rehabilitating this land ll site it will become a more enjoyable and edu-cational place to be and will add to the biodiversity of the area.

Objectives - Provide aesthetic views and bring more animals onto the site - Provide educational signs on hibernacula, stumps and nesting boxes and how they provide habitat and why - Planting native species for the great lakes region that also support and encourage wildlife - Plants that provide food for birds and other animals - Plants for winter interest - Groves of coniferous trees to provide a wind break and shelter

Hibernacula will be created to provide shelter for snakes and other small animals during winter months and year round from predators.

Ilex verticillata is one of numerous plants that provides seasonal interest as well as food for many bird species.

Tree stumps brought in will create habitat for insects and increase bio-diversity on the site.

Arti cial nesting boxes provide necessary shelter for birds which will encourage them to habitate the site.

The main views on the site are from the deposit areas in the lower end of the site looking out to the forest. It is important to emphasize these views to interest people and make the dump more enjoyable and educational. There is also a view as people are driving along the road, so you want to do more large scale mass plantings along here as they will be going by quite quickly. The main traf c area is up and down the laneway and in the paved area. Most people will not leave the gravel area. As there are trucks going in and out of this facility daily, it is important to consider salt tolerance. The capped birm and test plots, as well as the paved area are not to be touched in the design. It is important to ensure that the drainage around the capped land ll is left undisturbed due to the risk of leaching. On the right site of the plan (north east side of the site) there is a low point which all stormwater runoff is directed to. In planting here, plants that are tolerant of both moist and well drained soils. The winter winds come from the north west and there is an existing row of deciduous and coniferous trees as

well as the birm which block the wind from the main portion of the site.

Inventory and Analysis

Design Intent This design strives to bring nature onto the site through planting native trees and shrubs and intentionally creat-ing habitats for birds and small mammals. In bringing nature back to the site it also provides interest for visitors to enjoy. In the creation of this habitat the land ll site owners would partner with the Kitchener/Waterloo Field Naturalists to bring native species onto the site and gather interest. This design aspires to bring interest to the site and create aesthetic views of nature for those using the land ll.

LARC*3060November 29 2013

Master

Ecoogical Context: Nearby Vegetation Corridors and Water Bodies

For this assignment we were given a select area of this landfill site to rehabilitate through the addition of plants and small habitat items only. A small portion of the site to the south is still in use, and the hill on the northern end of the site is the clay capped old dumping site. This design strives to bring nature onto the site through planting native trees and shrubs and intentionally creating habitats for birds and small mammals. Through planting food and shelter providing plants as well as winter interest shrubs and coniferous trees to provide a wind break and shelter. In bringing nature back to the site it also provides interest for visitors to enjoy. This design aspires to bring interest to the site and create aesthet-ic views of nature for those continuing to use the small section of the landfill still in use.

Ilex verticillata Viburnum trilobum

Cornus stolonifera

Sambucus canadensis

Acer rubrum Rubus flagellaris

Prunus virginiana

Amalanchier arborea

Prunus seroti-

Larix laricina

Thuja occidentalis

Botanical Name Common Name Quantity

TreesIlex verticillata Winterberry 34Thuja occidentalis Eastern White Cedar 27Larix laricina Tamarack 15Prunus serotina Black Cherry 7ShrubsPrunus virginiana Choke cherry 6Amalanchier arborea Common Serviceberry 9Viburnum trilobum High-Bush Cranberry 6Cornus stolonifera Red-Osier Dogwood 11Sambucus canadensis American Elder 20Acer rubrum Red Maple 15Rubus flagellaris Northern Dewberry 12

Belwood Landfill Revitilization

Master Rehabilitation Plan

Ecological Context: Nearby water bodies and vegetation corridors

The Belwood land ll transfer site is located just north of the Grand River. As a result leaching is a very close-ly monitored issue, to ensure none of the chemicals from the capped land ll deposit reach the water ta-ble. Shown in the map below are the naturalized areas near the site. From this map we can see that mak-ing the dump site more ecologically friendly and bringing vegetation and animals to the site will join two vegetated areas. Thus creating a wildlife corridor and enabling more species to habitate the area.

Larix laricina 3

Larix laricina5

Ilex verticillata9 at 2.5 m spread

Larix laricina 7

Acer rubrum6

Acer rubrum6

Prunus serotina3

Acer rubrum2

Existing Deciduous

Sambucus canadensis

Prunus serotina 4

Prunus virginiana 4

Viburnum trilobum 4

Thuja occidentalis 9

Amalanchier arborea9 at 6 m spread

Prunus virginiana 4

Sambucus canadensis 4

Cornus stolonifera 4

Prunus virginiana 4

Cornus stolonifera7 at 5 m spread

Rubus flangellaris 4

Thuja occidentalis 13

Ilex verticillata

Tree stumps - scatteredon site see sketch

Hibernacula for snakes

Existing Coniferous

GoalsIn rehabilitating this land ll site it will become a more enjoyable and edu-cational place to be and will add to the biodiversity of the area.

Objectives - Provide aesthetic views and bring more animals onto the site - Provide educational signs on hibernacula, stumps and nesting boxes and how they provide habitat and why - Planting native species for the great lakes region that also support and encourage wildlife - Plants that provide food for birds and other animals - Plants for winter interest - Groves of coniferous trees to provide a wind break and shelter

Hibernacula will be created to provide shelter for snakes and other small animals during winter months and year round from predators.

Ilex verticillata is one of numerous plants that provides seasonal interest as well as food for many bird species.

Tree stumps brought in will create habitat for insects and increase bio-diversity on the site.

Arti cial nesting boxes provide necessary shelter for birds which will encourage them to habitate the site.

The main views on the site are from the deposit areas in the lower end of the site looking out to the forest. It is important to emphasize these views to interest people and make the dump more enjoyable and educational. There is also a view as people are driving along the road, so you want to do more large scale mass plantings along here as they will be going by quite quickly. The main traf c area is up and down the laneway and in the paved area. Most people will not leave the gravel area. As there are trucks going in and out of this facility daily, it is important to consider salt tolerance. The capped birm and test plots, as well as the paved area are not to be touched in the design. It is important to ensure that the drainage around the capped land ll is left undisturbed due to the risk of leaching. On the right site of the plan (north east side of the site) there is a low point which all stormwater runoff is directed to. In planting here, plants that are tolerant of both moist and well drained soils. The winter winds come from the north west and there is an existing row of deciduous and coniferous trees as

well as the birm which block the wind from the main portion of the site.

Inventory and Analysis

Design Intent This design strives to bring nature onto the site through planting native trees and shrubs and intentionally creat-ing habitats for birds and small mammals. In bringing nature back to the site it also provides interest for visitors to enjoy. In the creation of this habitat the land ll site owners would partner with the Kitchener/Waterloo Field Naturalists to bring native species onto the site and gather interest. This design aspires to bring interest to the site and create aesthetic views of nature for those using the land ll.

LARC*3060November 29 2013

Ilex verticillata Viburnum trilobum

Cornus stolonifera

Sambucus canadensis

Acer rubrum Rubus flagellaris

Prunus virginiana

Amalanchier arborea

Prunus seroti-

Larix laricina

Thuja occidentalis

Botanical Name Common Name Quantity

TreesIlex verticillata Winterberry 34Thuja occidentalis Eastern White Cedar 27Larix laricina Tamarack 15Prunus serotina Black Cherry 7ShrubsPrunus virginiana Choke cherry 6Amalanchier arborea Common Serviceberry 9Viburnum trilobum High-Bush Cranberry 6Cornus stolonifera Red-Osier Dogwood 11Sambucus canadensis American Elder 20Acer rubrum Red Maple 15Rubus flagellaris Northern Dewberry 12

Belwood Landfill Revitilization

Master Rehabilitation Plan

Ecological Context: Nearby water bodies and vegetation corridors

The Belwood land ll transfer site is located just north of the Grand River. As a result leaching is a very close-ly monitored issue, to ensure none of the chemicals from the capped land ll deposit reach the water ta-ble. Shown in the map below are the naturalized areas near the site. From this map we can see that mak-ing the dump site more ecologically friendly and bringing vegetation and animals to the site will join two vegetated areas. Thus creating a wildlife corridor and enabling more species to habitate the area.

Larix laricina 3

Larix laricina5

Ilex verticillata9 at 2.5 m spread

Larix laricina 7

Acer rubrum6

Acer rubrum6

Prunus serotina3

Acer rubrum2

Existing Deciduous

Sambucus canadensis

Prunus serotina 4

Prunus virginiana 4

Viburnum trilobum 4

Thuja occidentalis 9

Amalanchier arborea9 at 6 m spread

Prunus virginiana 4

Sambucus canadensis 4

Cornus stolonifera 4

Prunus virginiana 4

Cornus stolonifera7 at 5 m spread

Rubus flangellaris 4

Thuja occidentalis 13

Ilex verticillata

Tree stumps - scatteredon site see sketch

Hibernacula for snakes

Existing Coniferous

GoalsIn rehabilitating this land ll site it will become a more enjoyable and edu-cational place to be and will add to the biodiversity of the area.

Objectives - Provide aesthetic views and bring more animals onto the site - Provide educational signs on hibernacula, stumps and nesting boxes and how they provide habitat and why - Planting native species for the great lakes region that also support and encourage wildlife - Plants that provide food for birds and other animals - Plants for winter interest - Groves of coniferous trees to provide a wind break and shelter

Hibernacula will be created to provide shelter for snakes and other small animals during winter months and year round from predators.

Ilex verticillata is one of numerous plants that provides seasonal interest as well as food for many bird species.

Tree stumps brought in will create habitat for insects and increase bio-diversity on the site.

Arti cial nesting boxes provide necessary shelter for birds which will encourage them to habitate the site.

The main views on the site are from the deposit areas in the lower end of the site looking out to the forest. It is important to emphasize these views to interest people and make the dump more enjoyable and educational. There is also a view as people are driving along the road, so you want to do more large scale mass plantings along here as they will be going by quite quickly. The main traf c area is up and down the laneway and in the paved area. Most people will not leave the gravel area. As there are trucks going in and out of this facility daily, it is important to consider salt tolerance. The capped birm and test plots, as well as the paved area are not to be touched in the design. It is important to ensure that the drainage around the capped land ll is left undisturbed due to the risk of leaching. On the right site of the plan (north east side of the site) there is a low point which all stormwater runoff is directed to. In planting here, plants that are tolerant of both moist and well drained soils. The winter winds come from the north west and there is an existing row of deciduous and coniferous trees as

well as the birm which block the wind from the main portion of the site.

Inventory and Analysis

Design Intent This design strives to bring nature onto the site through planting native trees and shrubs and intentionally creat-ing habitats for birds and small mammals. In bringing nature back to the site it also provides interest for visitors to enjoy. In the creation of this habitat the land ll site owners would partner with the Kitchener/Waterloo Field Naturalists to bring native species onto the site and gather interest. This design aspires to bring interest to the site and create aesthetic views of nature for those using the land ll.

LARC*3060November 29 2013

Ilex verticillata Viburnum trilobum

Cornus stolonifera

Sambucus canadensis

Acer rubrum Rubus flagellaris

Prunus virginiana

Amalanchier arborea

Prunus seroti-

Larix laricina

Thuja occidentalis

Botanical Name Common Name Quantity

TreesIlex verticillata Winterberry 34Thuja occidentalis Eastern White Cedar 27Larix laricina Tamarack 15Prunus serotina Black Cherry 7ShrubsPrunus virginiana Choke cherry 6Amalanchier arborea Common Serviceberry 9Viburnum trilobum High-Bush Cranberry 6Cornus stolonifera Red-Osier Dogwood 11Sambucus canadensis American Elder 20Acer rubrum Red Maple 15Rubus flagellaris Northern Dewberry 12

Belwood Landfill Revitilization

Master Rehabilitation Plan

Ecological Context: Nearby water bodies and vegetation corridors

The Belwood land ll transfer site is located just north of the Grand River. As a result leaching is a very close-ly monitored issue, to ensure none of the chemicals from the capped land ll deposit reach the water ta-ble. Shown in the map below are the naturalized areas near the site. From this map we can see that mak-ing the dump site more ecologically friendly and bringing vegetation and animals to the site will join two vegetated areas. Thus creating a wildlife corridor and enabling more species to habitate the area.

Larix laricina 3

Larix laricina5

Ilex verticillata9 at 2.5 m spread

Larix laricina 7

Acer rubrum6

Acer rubrum6

Prunus serotina3

Acer rubrum2

Existing Deciduous

Sambucus canadensis

Prunus serotina 4

Prunus virginiana 4

Viburnum trilobum 4

Thuja occidentalis 9

Amalanchier arborea9 at 6 m spread

Prunus virginiana 4

Sambucus canadensis 4

Cornus stolonifera 4

Prunus virginiana 4

Cornus stolonifera7 at 5 m spread

Rubus flangellaris 4

Thuja occidentalis 13

Ilex verticillata

Tree stumps - scatteredon site see sketch

Hibernacula for snakes

Existing Coniferous

GoalsIn rehabilitating this land ll site it will become a more enjoyable and edu-cational place to be and will add to the biodiversity of the area.

Objectives - Provide aesthetic views and bring more animals onto the site - Provide educational signs on hibernacula, stumps and nesting boxes and how they provide habitat and why - Planting native species for the great lakes region that also support and encourage wildlife - Plants that provide food for birds and other animals - Plants for winter interest - Groves of coniferous trees to provide a wind break and shelter

Hibernacula will be created to provide shelter for snakes and other small animals during winter months and year round from predators.

Ilex verticillata is one of numerous plants that provides seasonal interest as well as food for many bird species.

Tree stumps brought in will create habitat for insects and increase bio-diversity on the site.

Arti cial nesting boxes provide necessary shelter for birds which will encourage them to habitate the site.

The main views on the site are from the deposit areas in the lower end of the site looking out to the forest. It is important to emphasize these views to interest people and make the dump more enjoyable and educational. There is also a view as people are driving along the road, so you want to do more large scale mass plantings along here as they will be going by quite quickly. The main traf c area is up and down the laneway and in the paved area. Most people will not leave the gravel area. As there are trucks going in and out of this facility daily, it is important to consider salt tolerance. The capped birm and test plots, as well as the paved area are not to be touched in the design. It is important to ensure that the drainage around the capped land ll is left undisturbed due to the risk of leaching. On the right site of the plan (north east side of the site) there is a low point which all stormwater runoff is directed to. In planting here, plants that are tolerant of both moist and well drained soils. The winter winds come from the north west and there is an existing row of deciduous and coniferous trees as

well as the birm which block the wind from the main portion of the site.

Inventory and Analysis

Design Intent This design strives to bring nature onto the site through planting native trees and shrubs and intentionally creat-ing habitats for birds and small mammals. In bringing nature back to the site it also provides interest for visitors to enjoy. In the creation of this habitat the land ll site owners would partner with the Kitchener/Waterloo Field Naturalists to bring native species onto the site and gather interest. This design aspires to bring interest to the site and create aesthetic views of nature for those using the land ll.

LARC*3060November 29 2013

Ilex verticillata Viburnum trilobum

Cornus stolonifera

Sambucus canadensis

Acer rubrum Rubus flagellaris

Prunus virginiana

Amalanchier arborea

Prunus seroti-

Larix laricina

Thuja occidentalis

Botanical Name Common Name Quantity

TreesIlex verticillata Winterberry 34Thuja occidentalis Eastern White Cedar 27Larix laricina Tamarack 15Prunus serotina Black Cherry 7ShrubsPrunus virginiana Choke cherry 6Amalanchier arborea Common Serviceberry 9Viburnum trilobum High-Bush Cranberry 6Cornus stolonifera Red-Osier Dogwood 11Sambucus canadensis American Elder 20Acer rubrum Red Maple 15Rubus flagellaris Northern Dewberry 12

Belwood Landfill Revitilization

Master Rehabilitation Plan

Ecological Context: Nearby water bodies and vegetation corridors

The Belwood land ll transfer site is located just north of the Grand River. As a result leaching is a very close-ly monitored issue, to ensure none of the chemicals from the capped land ll deposit reach the water ta-ble. Shown in the map below are the naturalized areas near the site. From this map we can see that mak-ing the dump site more ecologically friendly and bringing vegetation and animals to the site will join two vegetated areas. Thus creating a wildlife corridor and enabling more species to habitate the area.

Larix laricina 3

Larix laricina5

Ilex verticillata9 at 2.5 m spread

Larix laricina 7

Acer rubrum6

Acer rubrum6

Prunus serotina3

Acer rubrum2

Existing Deciduous

Sambucus canadensis

Prunus serotina 4

Prunus virginiana 4

Viburnum trilobum 4

Thuja occidentalis 9

Amalanchier arborea9 at 6 m spread

Prunus virginiana 4

Sambucus canadensis 4

Cornus stolonifera 4

Prunus virginiana 4

Cornus stolonifera7 at 5 m spread

Rubus flangellaris 4

Thuja occidentalis 13

Ilex verticillata

Tree stumps - scatteredon site see sketch

Hibernacula for snakes

Existing Coniferous

GoalsIn rehabilitating this land ll site it will become a more enjoyable and edu-cational place to be and will add to the biodiversity of the area.

Objectives - Provide aesthetic views and bring more animals onto the site - Provide educational signs on hibernacula, stumps and nesting boxes and how they provide habitat and why - Planting native species for the great lakes region that also support and encourage wildlife - Plants that provide food for birds and other animals - Plants for winter interest - Groves of coniferous trees to provide a wind break and shelter

Hibernacula will be created to provide shelter for snakes and other small animals during winter months and year round from predators.

Ilex verticillata is one of numerous plants that provides seasonal interest as well as food for many bird species.

Tree stumps brought in will create habitat for insects and increase bio-diversity on the site.

Arti cial nesting boxes provide necessary shelter for birds which will encourage them to habitate the site.

The main views on the site are from the deposit areas in the lower end of the site looking out to the forest. It is important to emphasize these views to interest people and make the dump more enjoyable and educational. There is also a view as people are driving along the road, so you want to do more large scale mass plantings along here as they will be going by quite quickly. The main traf c area is up and down the laneway and in the paved area. Most people will not leave the gravel area. As there are trucks going in and out of this facility daily, it is important to consider salt tolerance. The capped birm and test plots, as well as the paved area are not to be touched in the design. It is important to ensure that the drainage around the capped land ll is left undisturbed due to the risk of leaching. On the right site of the plan (north east side of the site) there is a low point which all stormwater runoff is directed to. In planting here, plants that are tolerant of both moist and well drained soils. The winter winds come from the north west and there is an existing row of deciduous and coniferous trees as

well as the birm which block the wind from the main portion of the site.

Inventory and Analysis

Design Intent This design strives to bring nature onto the site through planting native trees and shrubs and intentionally creat-ing habitats for birds and small mammals. In bringing nature back to the site it also provides interest for visitors to enjoy. In the creation of this habitat the land ll site owners would partner with the Kitchener/Waterloo Field Naturalists to bring native species onto the site and gather interest. This design aspires to bring interest to the site and create aesthetic views of nature for those using the land ll.

LARC*3060November 29 2013

Ilex verticillata provides season-

al interest as well as food for many bird

species.

Tree stumps

brought in to create habitat for

insects and increase biodiversity on

the site.

Artificial nesting boxes provide neces-

sary shelter for birds to encourage them

to habitate the site.

Hibernacula created to

provide shelter for snakes and other small animals from

predators and winter.

Re:Leaf Gravel Pit Revitilization

Orchard and City Garden ParkInIn order to meet this objective, the far west portion of the site will be progres-sively rehabilitated into an orchard and city garden park. This area will feature two types of orchards (apple and cherry) as well as a pumpkin patch and several pollinator meadow-style gardens. The center of the site will consist of a large open space with shade trees and a paved, covered area with three wood fired ovens. This park will be donated to the City of London in co-operation with Community Gardens London and the London Community Recourse Center as an urban agriculture citycity park. This will ideally draw several communities together to learn about local food and pollination while enjoying a great outdoor space.

Habitat Trail AreaIn order to meet this objective the larger portion of the site (East of Clark Road) will be progressively rehabilitated by using various endangered tree and plant species in several different topological zones. Creating several different topological zones (edge, interior hardwood and wetland) will allow for a more di-verse range of vegetation. In order to encourage more animals to enter a site that is shared with people, we have devised a set of trails to move through only a specific portion of the site, allowing visitors to enjoy the space while also leaving much of it undisturbed. leaving much of it undisturbed.

Pumpkin Ash We have created an environment that is ideal for the growth and maintained health of the Pumpkin Ash tree. This tree is a very unique and endangered tree species in the Carolinian zone as it sits in water year round. Carolinian Green CorridorThe established plant species will help create a connection to the existing green corridor around Fanshawe Lake and the Themes River. This connection will mainly be established through the constant and staggered growth of various Carolinian tree species.

Carolinian Green CorridorTheThe established plant species will help create a connection to the existing green corridor around Fanshawe Lake and the Themes River. This connection will mainly be established through the constant and staggered growth of various Carolinian tree species.

Our main goal is to create a multi-faceted progressive rehabilita-tion program. While doing so, we would like to create an environ-mentally responsive site that reinforces and strengthens the exist-ing green corridors all the while creating habitat for various en-dangered and threatened species in the endangered Carolinian forest framework. We would also like to create a supportive habitat for Pumpkin Ash (also known as Swell Butt Ash) as well as create a cially responsive site that engages the communities in London and its surrounding communities (including surrounding conservation authorities).

Evolution of Flora and Fauna This design, proposes that new habitat will be created for a variety of species over a gradual period of time. By creating habitat for these species they will familiarize themselves with the new environment. The long term goal of creating these habitats is to increase the popula-tion of extirpated endangered and threatened species that are native to Ontario. We also ac-knowledge that several local abundant species will engage in the space.

FloraTheThe goal for the flora component of this design is to create a diverse micro topographical forest region. It will be comprised of a central wetland component, a surrounding damp for-ested area and a dense hardwood forest with sections of softwood coniferous buffers. The plantings will consist of all native and mostly endangered tree species from the Carolinian Zone. To ensure the site has a diverse range of heights and widths, the trees will be planted in phases with mixed growth rates to guarantee a varied range of sizes at all times. Over time this will create an aged ‘natural’ forest.

Wetland FloraThe wetland forest will provide space for various Carolinian tree species to grow, including Pumpkin Ash. It will also foster several other endangered species and eventually become a home for fauna. • Pumpkin ash

Damp FloraThe damp forested region of this site is very similar to the wetland portion with the exception that the flora prefers moist soils compared to wet soils.

Dense Hardwood ForestThis zone of the site is located in between the damp forest and the softwood coniferous buffer zone. The dense This zone of the site is located in between the damp forest and the softwood coniferous buffer zone. The dense hardwood forest is very dominant physically on the site, as it takes up a large portion of the land. It will be made up of various trees that support a mix of soil types and sun exposure. This area will also foster a dominant part of the habitats on site as it can support a wide variety of habitats.

Softwood Coniferous BufferThis forested zone of the site is located around the edge to act as a buffer from noise, wind, and other exterior influences while protecting the interior habitats on site. It will be made up of a variety of native softwood species. This edge may also be used as a habitat for more social fauna like squirrels.

PROPOSED GRADINGThe proposed grading of the site creates a very diverse micro topographical landscape. The orchard begins with one of the highest points and a very gradual slope ensuring that water will run down the site as well as maintain a relatively flat surface for the park and orchard. There are two low points on the main site, the pond (below the water table) and the wetland (above the water table). Based on the grading of the berms and the low points, there are two main watersheds leading to each of these low points. An important feature of the site grading is the proposedproposed ridge in the center of the site. This ridge is crucial in creating the desired experience for trails and watershed control. This grad-ing plan will help promote and encourage growth of our targeted plant species which will in turn create habitat for our targeted animal species.

Orchard and City Garden ParkInIn order to meet this objective, the far west portion of the site will be progres-sively rehabilitated into an orchard and city garden park. This area will feature two types of orchards (apple and cherry) as well as a pumpkin patch and several pollinator meadow-style gardens. The center of the site will consist of a large open space with shade trees and a paved, covered area with three wood fired ovens. This park will be donated to the City of London in co-operation with Community Gardens London and the London Community Recourse Center as an urban agriculture citycity park. This will ideally draw several communities together to learn about local food and pollination while enjoying a great outdoor space.

Habitat Trail AreaIn order to meet this objective the larger portion of the site (East of Clark Road) will be progressively rehabilitated by using various endangered tree and plant species in several different topological zones. Creating several different topological zones (edge, interior hardwood and wetland) will allow for a more di-verse range of vegetation. In order to encourage more animals to enter a site that is shared with people, we have devised a set of trails to move through only a specific portion of the site, allowing visitors to enjoy the space while also leaving much of it undisturbed. leaving much of it undisturbed.

Pumpkin Ash We have created an environment that is ideal for the growth and maintained health of the Pumpkin Ash tree. This tree is a very unique and endangered tree species in the Carolinian zone as it sits in water year round. Carolinian Green CorridorThe established plant species will help create a connection to the existing green corridor around Fanshawe Lake and the Themes River. This connection will mainly be established through the constant and staggered growth of various Carolinian tree species.

Carolinian Green CorridorTheThe established plant species will help create a connection to the existing green corridor around Fanshawe Lake and the Themes River. This connection will mainly be established through the constant and staggered growth of various Carolinian tree species.

Our main goal is to create a multi-faceted progressive rehabilita-tion program. While doing so, we would like to create an environ-mentally responsive site that reinforces and strengthens the exist-ing green corridors all the while creating habitat for various en-dangered and threatened species in the endangered Carolinian forest framework. We would also like to create a supportive habitat for Pumpkin Ash (also known as Swell Butt Ash) as well as create a cially responsive site that engages the communities in London and its surrounding communities (including surrounding conservation authorities).

Master

Evolution of Flora and Fauna This design, proposes that new habitat will be created for a variety of species over a gradual period of time. By creating habitat for these species they will familiarize themselves with the new environment. The long term goal of creating these habitats is to increase the popula-tion of extirpated endangered and threatened species that are native to Ontario. We also ac-knowledge that several local abundant species will engage in the space.

FloraTheThe goal for the flora component of this design is to create a diverse micro topographical forest region. It will be comprised of a central wetland component, a surrounding damp for-ested area and a dense hardwood forest with sections of softwood coniferous buffers. The plantings will consist of all native and mostly endangered tree species from the Carolinian Zone. To ensure the site has a diverse range of heights and widths, the trees will be planted in phases with mixed growth rates to guarantee a varied range of sizes at all times. Over time this will create an aged ‘natural’ forest.

Wetland FloraThe wetland forest will provide space for various Carolinian tree species to grow, including Pumpkin Ash. It will also foster several other endangered species and eventually become a home for fauna. • Pumpkin ash

Damp FloraThe damp forested region of this site is very similar to the wetland portion with the exception that the flora prefers moist soils compared to wet soils.

Dense Hardwood ForestThis zone of the site is located in between the damp forest and the softwood coniferous buffer zone. The dense This zone of the site is located in between the damp forest and the softwood coniferous buffer zone. The dense hardwood forest is very dominant physically on the site, as it takes up a large portion of the land. It will be made up of various trees that support a mix of soil types and sun exposure. This area will also foster a dominant part of the habitats on site as it can support a wide variety of habitats.

Softwood Coniferous BufferThis forested zone of the site is located around the edge to act as a buffer from noise, wind, and other exterior influences while protecting the interior habitats on site. It will be made up of a variety of native softwood species. This edge may also be used as a habitat for more social fauna like squirrels.

PROPOSED GRADINGThe proposed grading of the site creates a very diverse micro topographical landscape. The orchard begins with one of the highest points and a very gradual slope ensuring that water will run down the site as well as maintain a relatively flat surface for the park and orchard. There are two low points on the main site, the pond (below the water table) and the wetland (above the water table). Based on the grading of the berms and the low points, there are two main watersheds leading to each of these low points. An important feature of the site grading is the proposedproposed ridge in the center of the site. This ridge is crucial in creating the desired experience for trails and watershed control. This grad-ing plan will help promote and encourage growth of our targeted plant species which will in turn create habitat for our targeted animal species.

Evolution of Flora and Fauna This design, proposes that new habitat will be created for a variety of species over a gradual period of time. By creating habitat for these species they will familiarize themselves with the new environment. The long term goal of creating these habitats is to increase the popula-tion of extirpated endangered and threatened species that are native to Ontario. We also ac-knowledge that several local abundant species will engage in the space.

FloraTheThe goal for the flora component of this design is to create a diverse micro topographical forest region. It will be comprised of a central wetland component, a surrounding damp for-ested area and a dense hardwood forest with sections of softwood coniferous buffers. The plantings will consist of all native and mostly endangered tree species from the Carolinian Zone. To ensure the site has a diverse range of heights and widths, the trees will be planted in phases with mixed growth rates to guarantee a varied range of sizes at all times. Over time this will create an aged ‘natural’ forest.

Wetland FloraThe wetland forest will provide space for various Carolinian tree species to grow, including Pumpkin Ash. It will also foster several other endangered species and eventually become a home for fauna. • Pumpkin ash

Damp FloraThe damp forested region of this site is very similar to the wetland portion with the exception that the flora prefers moist soils compared to wet soils.

Dense Hardwood ForestThis zone of the site is located in between the damp forest and the softwood coniferous buffer zone. The dense This zone of the site is located in between the damp forest and the softwood coniferous buffer zone. The dense hardwood forest is very dominant physically on the site, as it takes up a large portion of the land. It will be made up of various trees that support a mix of soil types and sun exposure. This area will also foster a dominant part of the habitats on site as it can support a wide variety of habitats.

Softwood Coniferous BufferThis forested zone of the site is located around the edge to act as a buffer from noise, wind, and other exterior influences while protecting the interior habitats on site. It will be made up of a variety of native softwood species. This edge may also be used as a habitat for more social fauna like squirrels.

PROPOSED GRADINGThe proposed grading of the site creates a very diverse micro topographical landscape. The orchard begins with one of the highest points and a very gradual slope ensuring that water will run down the site as well as maintain a relatively flat surface for the park and orchard. There are two low points on the main site, the pond (below the water table) and the wetland (above the water table). Based on the grading of the berms and the low points, there are two main watersheds leading to each of these low points. An important feature of the site grading is the proposedproposed ridge in the center of the site. This ridge is crucial in creating the desired experience for trails and watershed control. This grad-ing plan will help promote and encourage growth of our targeted plant species which will in turn create habitat for our targeted animal species.

Evolution of Flora and Fauna This design, proposes that new habitat will be created for a variety of species over a gradual period of time. By creating habitat for these species they will familiarize themselves with the new environment. The long term goal of creating these habitats is to increase the popula-tion of extirpated endangered and threatened species that are native to Ontario. We also ac-knowledge that several local abundant species will engage in the space.

FloraTheThe goal for the flora component of this design is to create a diverse micro topographical forest region. It will be comprised of a central wetland component, a surrounding damp for-ested area and a dense hardwood forest with sections of softwood coniferous buffers. The plantings will consist of all native and mostly endangered tree species from the Carolinian Zone. To ensure the site has a diverse range of heights and widths, the trees will be planted in phases with mixed growth rates to guarantee a varied range of sizes at all times. Over time this will create an aged ‘natural’ forest.

Wetland FloraThe wetland forest will provide space for various Carolinian tree species to grow, including Pumpkin Ash. It will also foster several other endangered species and eventually become a home for fauna. • Pumpkin ash

Damp FloraThe damp forested region of this site is very similar to the wetland portion with the exception that the flora prefers moist soils compared to wet soils.

Dense Hardwood ForestThis zone of the site is located in between the damp forest and the softwood coniferous buffer zone. The dense This zone of the site is located in between the damp forest and the softwood coniferous buffer zone. The dense hardwood forest is very dominant physically on the site, as it takes up a large portion of the land. It will be made up of various trees that support a mix of soil types and sun exposure. This area will also foster a dominant part of the habitats on site as it can support a wide variety of habitats.

Softwood Coniferous BufferThis forested zone of the site is located around the edge to act as a buffer from noise, wind, and other exterior influences while protecting the interior habitats on site. It will be made up of a variety of native softwood species. This edge may also be used as a habitat for more social fauna like squirrels.

PROPOSED GRADINGThe proposed grading of the site creates a very diverse micro topographical landscape. The orchard begins with one of the highest points and a very gradual slope ensuring that water will run down the site as well as maintain a relatively flat surface for the park and orchard. There are two low points on the main site, the pond (below the water table) and the wetland (above the water table). Based on the grading of the berms and the low points, there are two main watersheds leading to each of these low points. An important feature of the site grading is the proposedproposed ridge in the center of the site. This ridge is crucial in creating the desired experience for trails and watershed control. This grad-ing plan will help promote and encourage growth of our targeted plant species which will in turn create habitat for our targeted animal species.

Phase 1: Years 1 - 3 Phase 2: Years 4 - 6

Phase 3: Years 7 - 9

Evolution of Flora and Fauna This design, proposes that new habitat will be created for a variety of species over a gradual period of time. By creating habitat for these species they will familiarize themselves with the new environment. The long term goal of creating these habitats is to increase the popula-tion of extirpated endangered and threatened species that are native to Ontario. We also ac-knowledge that several local abundant species will engage in the space.

FloraTheThe goal for the flora component of this design is to create a diverse micro topographical forest region. It will be comprised of a central wetland component, a surrounding damp for-ested area and a dense hardwood forest with sections of softwood coniferous buffers. The plantings will consist of all native and mostly endangered tree species from the Carolinian Zone. To ensure the site has a diverse range of heights and widths, the trees will be planted in phases with mixed growth rates to guarantee a varied range of sizes at all times. Over time this will create an aged ‘natural’ forest.

Wetland FloraThe wetland forest will provide space for various Carolinian tree species to grow, including Pumpkin Ash. It will also foster several other endangered species and eventually become a home for fauna. • Pumpkin ash

Damp FloraThe damp forested region of this site is very similar to the wetland portion with the exception that the flora prefers moist soils compared to wet soils.

Dense Hardwood ForestThis zone of the site is located in between the damp forest and the softwood coniferous buffer zone. The dense This zone of the site is located in between the damp forest and the softwood coniferous buffer zone. The dense hardwood forest is very dominant physically on the site, as it takes up a large portion of the land. It will be made up of various trees that support a mix of soil types and sun exposure. This area will also foster a dominant part of the habitats on site as it can support a wide variety of habitats.

Softwood Coniferous BufferThis forested zone of the site is located around the edge to act as a buffer from noise, wind, and other exterior influences while protecting the interior habitats on site. It will be made up of a variety of native softwood species. This edge may also be used as a habitat for more social fauna like squirrels.

PROPOSED GRADINGThe proposed grading of the site creates a very diverse micro topographical landscape. The orchard begins with one of the highest points and a very gradual slope ensuring that water will run down the site as well as maintain a relatively flat surface for the park and orchard. There are two low points on the main site, the pond (below the water table) and the wetland (above the water table). Based on the grading of the berms and the low points, there are two main watersheds leading to each of these low points. An important feature of the site grading is the proposedproposed ridge in the center of the site. This ridge is crucial in creating the desired experience for trails and watershed control. This grad-ing plan will help promote and encourage growth of our targeted plant species which will in turn create habitat for our targeted animal species.

Evolution of Flora and Fauna This design, proposes that new habitat will be created for a variety of species over a gradual period of time. By creating habitat for these species they will familiarize themselves with the new environment. The long term goal of creating these habitats is to increase the popula-tion of extirpated endangered and threatened species that are native to Ontario. We also ac-knowledge that several local abundant species will engage in the space.

FloraTheThe goal for the flora component of this design is to create a diverse micro topographical forest region. It will be comprised of a central wetland component, a surrounding damp for-ested area and a dense hardwood forest with sections of softwood coniferous buffers. The plantings will consist of all native and mostly endangered tree species from the Carolinian Zone. To ensure the site has a diverse range of heights and widths, the trees will be planted in phases with mixed growth rates to guarantee a varied range of sizes at all times. Over time this will create an aged ‘natural’ forest.

Wetland FloraThe wetland forest will provide space for various Carolinian tree species to grow, including Pumpkin Ash. It will also foster several other endangered species and eventually become a home for fauna. • Pumpkin ash

Damp FloraThe damp forested region of this site is very similar to the wetland portion with the exception that the flora prefers moist soils compared to wet soils.

Dense Hardwood ForestThis zone of the site is located in between the damp forest and the softwood coniferous buffer zone. The dense This zone of the site is located in between the damp forest and the softwood coniferous buffer zone. The dense hardwood forest is very dominant physically on the site, as it takes up a large portion of the land. It will be made up of various trees that support a mix of soil types and sun exposure. This area will also foster a dominant part of the habitats on site as it can support a wide variety of habitats.

Softwood Coniferous BufferThis forested zone of the site is located around the edge to act as a buffer from noise, wind, and other exterior influences while protecting the interior habitats on site. It will be made up of a variety of native softwood species. This edge may also be used as a habitat for more social fauna like squirrels.

PROPOSED GRADINGThe proposed grading of the site creates a very diverse micro topographical landscape. The orchard begins with one of the highest points and a very gradual slope ensuring that water will run down the site as well as maintain a relatively flat surface for the park and orchard. There are two low points on the main site, the pond (below the water table) and the wetland (above the water table). Based on the grading of the berms and the low points, there are two main watersheds leading to each of these low points. An important feature of the site grading is the proposedproposed ridge in the center of the site. This ridge is crucial in creating the desired experience for trails and watershed control. This grad-ing plan will help promote and encourage growth of our targeted plant species which will in turn create habitat for our targeted animal species.

Phase 5: Years 11+Phase 4: Years 9 - 10

The objective of this project was to come up with an innovative use for the gravel pit site keeping in mind the importance of naturalizing the area. Our main goal with this design was to create a multi-faceted progressive rehabilitation program that would create habitat for various endangered and threatened carolinian forest spe-cies. We also specifically created a habitat for the pumpkin ash. On the west side of the road we have created an orchard and pumpkin patches to draw people to the area and provide a fun community gathering area. Various walking and biking paths cross the site of three different lengths to provide for many different ages

and interests.

This project is planned to phase in over 11 years as the gravol pit phases out slowly moving from extracting, to just a storage/transfer area and even-tually leaving the site. This is the 5 phase plan for constructing the project. The section shown below shows what the site is expected to look like in the beginning stages of the forest development and the animals it will attract.

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Concept Development

Juniperous virginiana Buddleia davidii

Eryngium yuccifolium

Potentilla arguta

Cornus rugosa

Liatris cylindracea

Gysophila repens

Viburnum rafinesquianum

Suggested Plant species for Perennial bedsAll are low maintenance and drought tolerant as requested by the client

A residential home and retreat centerThe goal for this design was to create a retreat from the outside world where people can go to rest, relax, and enjoy nature. The client is building the home and will live there year round and have many guests, as well as holding counselling sessions and seminars on-site. The client’s style is one of rustic elegance, looking for the space to fit in with nature flawlessly with elegance and class. Therefore the landscape will be built with all natural materials where possible. The site has capacity for many outdoor activities and spaces for small and large groups of people to gather. This assignment was conducted for a real client for their property in Bracebridge, ON. In-ventory and analysis of current vegetation and slope conditions was conducted. Through a proposal of concepts and multiple follow

up meetings with the client the concept was brought from a brainstorm of ideas to the final model.

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Site prep/Pre Construction Plan Grading PlanThis grading plan is for Dunville Waterfront. All the gradin g has been reworked to direct all runoff into the lake. This assignment did not require shown contour lines, however I have had extensive practice manipulating contour lines.

This site prep/pre construction plan demonstrates what the site will look like during construction and designates proper areas for dumping, parking of construction vehicles, and protected tree areas

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1. Ensure overhanging branches oftrees or shrubs adjacent topedestrian pathways maintain aclear headspace of at least 2m

2. Trees planted a minimum 1.5mfrom curbs, sidewalks, drivewaysand other hard surfaces to bufferfrom stress caused by salt, snowpiling, vehicle overhang andcompacted soils

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AR Acer rubrum Red Maple 1 200cm As Shown B&B

AS Acer saccharum Sugar Maple 1 250cm As Shown B&B

CC Corylis colurna Turkish Hazel 22 175cm As Shown B&B

CO Celtis occidentalis Common Hackberry 1 200cm As Shown B&B

CS Catalpa speciosa Catalpa 8 150cm As Shown B&B

JV Juniperus Virginiana Eastern Red Cedar 4 250cm As Shown B&B

PG Picea glauca White Spruce 4 200cm As Shown B&B

PP Picea pungens Colorado Spruce 26 250cm As Shown B&B

PS Pinus strobus White Pine 6 175cm As Shown B&B

QM Quercus macrocarpa Bur Oak 6 200cm As Shown B&B

SP Salix purpurea Weeping Willow 1 200cm As Shown B&B

CR Cornus racemosa Grey Dogwood 3 100cm As Shown B&B

PV Prunus virginiana 'Schubert' Schubert' Choke Cherry 4 175cm As Shown B&B

TO Thuja occidentalis 'Danica' Danica Eastern Arborvitae 14 100cm As Shown B&B

AO Aster oolentangiensis Sky Blue Aster 19 1 GAL. As Shown CONT.

DC Desmodium canadense Showy Tick-Trefoil 14 1 GAL. As Shown CONT.

EA Echinacea angustifolia Narrow Leaf Coneflower 11 1 GAL. As Shown CONT.

LS Liatris spicata Dense Blazing Star 13 1 GAL. As Shown CONT.

SN Sorghastrum nutan Indian Grass 14 1 GAL. As Shown CONT.

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Planting Plan

This planting plan shows the adjusted grading after adding a stormwater runoff pond. Proposed planting will provide a buffer from the street, foun-dation planting, and shelter the runoff pond. As well as adding green areas in the parking lot and at the entrance to beautify the area and improve drainage through the use of permeable surface.