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Mary Lee York

Mary Lee York earned an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Tufts University and is currently working on her Masters of Landscape Architecture
at UMASS while teaching high school biology. Her interests include wildlife photography, greenways and suburban landscapes.  She currently resides in
Hudson, MA with her husband and young son.

Biodiversity Planning and Design

Biodiversity Planning and Design

Sustainable Practices

How do you measure biodiversity, and why should landscape architects and planners care? What are the essential issues, the clearest terminology, and the most effective methods for biodiversity planning and design? How can they play a role in biodiversity conservation in a manner compatible with other goals?