LEED Green Associate Practice Test

What should be avoided to protect wildlife habitats during development?

1. Installing new infrastructure

2. Conducting environmental assessments

3. Building new parks

4. Upscaling existing facilities

The correct answer is: Installing new infrastructure

To protect wildlife habitats during development, it's essential to avoid actions that disrupt the natural environment. Installing new infrastructure can lead to habitat fragmentation, which is detrimental to local wildlife as it can sever migration routes, decrease available living space, and expose animals to threats from surrounding human activities. Conducting environmental assessments, building new parks, and upscaling existing facilities are generally considered proactive steps that can contribute positively to the protection of wildlife habitats. Environmental assessments help identify sensitive areas that require protection. Building new parks can actually enhance wildlife habitats by creating preserved areas for flora and fauna. Upscaling existing facilities can focus on improving sustainability and minimizing the ecological impact, rather than disturbing untouched habitats. Thus, avoiding the installation of new infrastructure is crucial for maintaining the integrity of wildlife habitats during development.