BASIC DOCUMENTATION
I01-1 Site Conditions Documentation
READY AUDIT
- Overview narrative with photographs describing site conditions at the start of the project and a general history of the site.
- Reference Habitat documentation.
- Completed Recovery Wheel showing baseline ecological condition per SER Five Star Methodology.
- If the project appears to be on land appropriate for (or surrounded by) farming, also include documents demonstrating that the project is not on prime farmland.
- For U.S. Projects
- A FEMA-issued flood map documenting the project’s location relative to any nearby flood zones.
- For Projects outside the U.S.
- A zoning diagram or letter from the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) addressing the site’s relationship to the 100-year floodplain may be submitted.
I01-2 Positive Ecological Contribution Documentation
READY AUDIT
- A comprehensive Adaptive Plan with illustrations that documents how the project meets the requirement to restore or enhance the ecological function of the site, including the vision, goals, objectives, measures, metrics, and monitoring and maintenance plan.
- Completed Recovery Wheel showing long term Adaptive Plan goals.
- Photographs documenting change over the performance period.
FINAL AUDIT
- Completed Recovery Wheel showing progress at the end of the 12-month performance period.
- A results narrative of how the site evolved over the 12-month performance period, including:
- Comparison to the pre-project baseline condition and plan goals and objectives referencing the Recovery Wheel.
- The results from implementation of the monitoring and maintenance plan.
- Efforts related to connections with other sites and/or efforts aimed at increasing biodiversity.
- Lessons learned, and an outline of steps planned to remedy any deficiencies and continue the enhancement effort.
I01-3 Cultural and Social Equity Assessment
READY AUDIT
- An equity narrative that describes the assessment of cultural and social equity factors and needs of the place. This should include:
- Identify the process and tools used to learn about the community—describe the community assets, attributes, characteristics, needs and opportunities, including responses to the questions for all teams listed under the Requirements Clarification.
- Describe how these considerations informed the design process and final programming and design of the site and building.
- Describe limitations the project encountered in finding meaningful ways to benefit the community.
- Describe the lessons learned that helped the project team and can help other project teams as they aspire to build equity into their projects.
FINAL AUDIT
- Evidence of the community’s response to the project, such as photos from an event, survey responses, or publications about the project.
I01-4 Fertilizers and Pesticides
READY AUDIT
A list of chemicals used and planned for use in the maintenance and operation of the on-site landscape and agriculture showing that they do not contain petrochemicals or that they meet the requirements of an applicable organic program.
I01 Case Study
A summary narrative describing the project team’s approach to the imperative, highlighting any lessons learned or particularly rewarding outcomes.
EXCEPTION DOCUMENTATION
Projects that use Exceptions or compliance paths that are not standard for all projects must submit additional documentation per the below. Unless the exception is tied to the 12-month performance period, all exception documentation must be submitted at the Ready Audit.
I01-a Exception Narrative
Narrative describing compliance with Exception requirements.
I01-b Technical Documentation
Legal, economic or contract documents that verify Exception requirements have been met, such as:
- Official documents such as business licenses or registrations, conservation information, or strategic plans.
- Contracts or receipts showing transactions related to Exception requirements.
I01-c Context Documentation
Dated map, drawings, and/or photos demonstrating the project meets Exception requirements.
