Rieger et al. Reading

Question 1

What are the 3 types of site analysis factors the authors discuss?

Answer 1

General factors
Physical factors
Biological factors

Question 2

What are the general factors in site analysis?

Answer 2

Human-oriented impacts or conditions that will affect how a project may proceed on a property

For instance,

• site ownership
• hazardous material
• historical context
• current land use
• political considerations
• cultural resources
• human caused stressors of existing ecosystem (onsite or offsite)

Question 3

What are the physical factors in site analysis?

Answer 3

Physical factors encompass the structure, composition, and activity of matter including water

For instance,

• topography
• elevation
• geology
• soils
• hydrology
• groundwater
• surface run off
• landscape ecology (edge effects, corridors, refugia)

Question 4

What are the biological factors in site analysis?

Answer 4

Describe the variable attributes of the biological environment and help to determine how the site is being used

For instance,

• existing vegetation communities
• vegetation dynamics (disturbance regimes)
• prioritizing levels of degradation
• invasive alien species
• habitat values and features
• wildlife resource use

Question 5

What are some of the anticipated site improvements or considerations that the authors talk about? (8 points)

Answer 5

Grading 
Soil import/export 
Water/drainage 
Irrigation system if want to bring water on site 
Buffer requirements 
Access and access control 
Vandalism control features 
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