Conservation Economy - 57 partners providing a framework for an ecologically restorative, socially just, and reliably prosperous society, they are adaptable to local ecosystems and cultures, yet universal in their applicability

Drought-Tolerant Plants for North Carolina - Choosing plants is one of the most important parts of a landscape project. The plants should be compatible with the landscape design and well suited to the environment, which includes the soils and light exposure. For a wise-water-use landscape, also known as a xeriscape, the water needs of plants are also important.

Drovers Road Preserve - A local example of a housing development with sustainable site planning in Buncombe County, NC

Invasive Plant Species to Avoid - NC Native Plant Society's species list for exotic invasive plants to avoid in landscaping

Jetson Green Landscaping - Interesting 'green blog' with eleven suggestions for green landscaping

National Wildlife Foundation's Garden for Wildlife Habitat Program - Create a beautiful NWF certified Wildlife Habitat backyard/garden that attracts wildlife while replacing grass and reducing chemicals.

Native Drought Resistant Plant Species - NC Native Plant Society's species list for native drought resistant landscaping

Nurseries Selling Native Trees - NC DENR Dvision of Forest Resource's databse of nurseries selling native trees for planting projects

Sustainable Site Design - The National Parks Service Guiding Principles of Sustainable Design (Chapter 5 Site Design)

Permeable Pavements -Research links for permeable paving

The Smart Communities Network - Offers great resources, tools, links to articles, publications, and community success stories on a variety of topics such as Community Energy, Green Development, and Sustainable Business