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==Landscaping==
==Landscaping==
The context of filter strips is often natural, informal and somewhat informal. Filter strip vegetation can consist of [[Turf|turf grasses]], meadow [[Graminoids: List|grasses]], [[Perennials: List|wildflowers]], shrubs, and [[trees]]. Trees and shrubs with deep rooting capabilities are recommended for planting to maximize soil infiltration capacity <ref>Philadelphia Water Department (PWD). 2007. Philadelphia Stormwater Management Guidance Manual. Philadelphia, PA.</ref>.
The context of filter strips is often natural, and somewhat informal. Filter strip vegetation can consist of [[Turf|turf grasses]], meadow [[Graminoids: List|grasses]], [[Perennials: List|wildflowers]], shrubs, and [[trees]]. Trees and shrubs with deep rooting capabilities are recommended for planting to maximize soil infiltration capacity <ref>Philadelphia Water Department (PWD). 2007. Philadelphia Stormwater Management Guidance Manual. Philadelphia, PA.</ref>.
*Filter strips used for snow storage and treatment should be planted with non-woody vegetation. Designers should choose vegetation that stabilizes the soil and is salt tolerant where the filter strip will be used for snow storage or to treat road runoff.
*Filter strips used for snow storage and treatment should be planted with non-woody vegetation. Designers should choose vegetation that stabilizes the soil and is salt tolerant where the filter strip will be used for snow storage or to treat road runoff.
==Life Cycle Costs==
==Life Cycle Costs==
To learn about Life Cycle Costs associated with this practice (i.e. Pre-construction, Excavation, Materials & Installation, Project Management, Overhead, Inspection and Maintenance, Rehabilitation and other associated costs), visit the [[Vegetated Filter Strip: Life Cycle Costs]] page to view a cost estimate for a 500 square metre filter strip. Alternatively you can use the [https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/lid-lcct/ STEP's Low Impact Development Life Cycle Costing Tool (LID LCCT)] to generate cost estimates customized to your own LID stormwater design project specifications.
To learn about Life Cycle Costs associated with this practice (i.e. Pre-construction, Excavation, Materials & Installation, Project Management, Overhead, Inspection and Maintenance, Rehabilitation and other associated costs), visit the [[Vegetated Filter Strip: Life Cycle Costs]] page to view a cost estimate for a 500 m<sup>2</sup> filter strip. Alternatively you can use the [https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/lid-lcct/ STEP's Low Impact Development Life Cycle Costing Tool (LID LCCT)] to generate cost estimates customized to your own LID stormwater design project specifications.
Take a look at the [[Vegetated Filter Strip: Life Cycle Costs]] page by clicking below for further details:
Take a look at the [[Vegetated Filter Strip: Life Cycle Costs]] page by clicking below for further details: