Metric · draft
A measurable indicator (students often call it a KPI) used as evidence for a design decision.
| Category | Biodiversity |
| Unit | number of species |
| How it is calculated | Count of native plant (or animal) species supported on site, from planting plan or survey. |
| Origin | student |
| Status | draft |
Also known as: Native species count · Native plant species richness · Number of habitat types · Species count · Biodiversity on site
What it measures
Whether the landscape supports local ecosystems rather than generic planting.
Calculation
Count of native plant (or animal) species supported on site, from planting plan or survey.
Connections
- Used in case studies: Adam Večeřa, Aycha Chambashala, Ece Yasar, Elsa Hauksdottir
- Tools that can calculate it: Rhino.Ecologic
- Informs decisions on: Biodiversity and ecological connectivity on logistics sites
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