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Audubon Signature Programs
Gold, Silver, and Bronze Signature Programs
Gold Program
Audubon International’s
highest level Signature Program for U.S. or international projects
particularly well-suited to projects that include multiple new land uses (e.g.,
residential, recreational areas, and commercial development), but
available to single-land-use projects, as well. Projects must register
prior to the completion of the design. Staff of Audubon Environmental
Services, Inc.* prepares an Environmental Master Plan, which guides siting,
design, and management decisions relative to environmental aspects of the
project. They also prepare the Natural Resource Management Plan and
supplement Audubon International Signature Program staff to offer
extensive environmental education and on-site technical assistance in
sustainable development and best management practices.
Silver Program
For
U.S. or international projects that involve one or more land uses (e.g.,
residential community with golf course or other amenities) in the planning
stage, including a major redevelopment. Staff of Audubon Environmental
Services, Inc.* prepares the Natural Resource Management Plan and
supplement Audubon International Signature Program staff in providing
education and technical assistance in sustainable development and best
management practices. Training and guidance to construction and
operational personnel are also provided to guard against costly mistakes
and ensure that the project achieves success.
Bronze Program
For
U.S. projects that involve only a single new land use (e.g., sports
complex, church, golf course) in the planning stage, including a major
redevelopment. The Natural Resource Management Plan for the project is
drafted by project consultants, rather than Audubon Environmental
Services, Inc.*, but must meet Audubon International approval. Audubon
Signature staff works primarily with the land or facility manager for
educational purposes, reviews the NRMP, and conducts the final on-site
audit to make final certification determination.
*Audubon Environmental
Services, Inc.
(AES) is a for-profit company that serves as the exclusive provider of
environmental services to members of Audubon International’s Gold and
Silver Signature Programs and Classic Program. For more than a dozen
years, AES has partnered with Audubon International and its program
members to offer services, such as site evaluation, land planning and
management, and technical guidance.
For more information,
contact Nancy E. Richardson, Audubon Signature Program Director, at
nrichardson@auduboninternational.org, or (270) 869-9419.
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