Materials Selection and Construction
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Green recreation and conservation projects |
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A collection of calculators, tools, models and factsheets to assist with the decision of whether or not to install green infrastructure practices on your site |
DCNR Resources
- Green Principle #5: Integrate Green Design and Construction
- Brownfields to Green Spaces Factsheet
- Composting Factsheet
- Healthy Soils Factsheet
- Top 10 Best "Green/Sustainable" Practices
- Top 10 List for Green/Sustainable Trails
- Green Glossary
Publcations/Guides
- "Creating Sustainable Community Parks" 1st Edition
- "Creating Sustainable Community Parks and Landscapes" 2nd Edition
External Informational Links
- LEED Reference Manual
- Sustainable Sites Initiative
- Pennsylvania's Recycling Page (PA DEP)
- PA Land Trust Association - Conservation Tools
- Living Building Challenge
- Green Globes
- National Green Building Program
Technical Assistance and Training
- DCNR Green Webinar
- Sustainable Lands Conference
- Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society
- Pennsylvania Land Trust Association (Annual Conference)
- NRPA Conferences, Schools and Workshops
- Green Center of Central Pennsylvania




