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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

How do you measure a landscape's carbon impact and benefits? ASLA’s new Guide to Site Carbon Assessment provides a standardized methodology for measuring embodied carbon, operational emissions, and carbon storage across site projects. bit.ly/4xIkSiU

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Landscape Architects Release Freely-Available Guide to Assessing Site Carbon

The guide introduces a new project life cycle phase – Landscape Carbon Storage – to quantify the climate benefits of landscape architecture

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Data centers are reshaping our landscapes. How and where should they be built? In ASLA’s THE DIRT, Keith Bowers, FASLA, PLA, explores an applied ecology framework for data center siting and design. bit.ly/4gzFuT2

Image credit: Data center in Eemshaven, The Netherlands / istockphoto.com, Hugo Kurk

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Meet the winners of the 2026 ASLA Student Awards! 39 projects were selected from 513 entries, showcasing the innovation of the next generation of landscape architects. Explore the award-winning projects: bit.ly/4hRP3zh

Image credit: ASLA 2026 Student General Design Award of Excellence. The Invisible Meadow: A Perceptive Approach to Seagrass Restoration. Desi Roch-Hernandez, Student ASLA; University of Florida. Faculty Advisor: Yi Luo, ASLA

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Meet the winners of the 2026 ASLA Professional Awards! 35 projects were selected from 450 entries, representing some of the best in landscape architecture today. Explore the award-winning projects: bit.ly/3UfBOyy

Image credit: ASLA 2026 Professional General Design Award of Excellence. Kìwekì Point - Returning to One's Homeland. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Janet Rosenberg & Studio / Jeff McNeill

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

How can landscape architects reduce the embodied carbon of the materials they specify? ASLA’s updated Decarbonizing Specifications guide offers practical guidance on playground equipment, site furnishings, resilient surfacing, vegetated roofs, and more. Explore what’s new: bit.ly/462fElU

Image credit: Decarbonizing Specifications, v2: A Guide for Landscape Architects, Specifiers, and Industry Partners / ASLA

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Wetlands, floodplains, and other natural systems can help reduce flood impacts. But are those benefits reflected in flood insurance? ASLA supports a new Environmental Defense Fund report on integrating nature-based solutions into the National Flood Insurance Program. bit.ly/4wuWoJi

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Toronto's industrial waterfront has been transformed into a restored river and 330 acres of public parkland, reconnecting the Don River to thousands of years of Indigenous heritage through landscape architecture. Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT: bit.ly/3UdDBnx

Ookwemin Minising / SLA, GHD, Trophic Design, Allies and Morrison

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Landscape architects will have a seat at the table where global decisions are being made about biodiversity. ASLA has been granted official observer status to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity and will send a delegation to #COP17 this October. bit.ly/4frRCWT

Image credit: ASLA 2025 Professional General Design Honor Award. More than Human: A Land Bridge for Cultural and Wildlife Connections. San Antonio, Texas. STIMSON, Rialto Studio / Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

If data centers were a country, they would rank 11th in the world in energy use. AI is driving the rapid increase in resource extraction, with data center energy and water use expected to double by 2030. Read more climate & biodiversity news in ASLA's THE DIRT. bit.ly/4a7Lxfo

Image credit: Data center in Vernon, California / istockphoto.com, MattGush

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

This Houston park stores 325 million gallons of stormwater while providing 100 acres of public green space. Flood infrastructure and great public space don't have to be separate investments. More climate & biodiversity news in ASLA's THE DIRT: bit.ly/4a7Lxfo

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Climate & Biodiversity News (June 2026)

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

“The Gowanus as an ecosystem and as a neighborhood is so interesting..." said Gena Wirth, FASLA, PLA, of SCAPE. Fast Company explores two new public spaces by SCAPE Landscape Architecture that help reconnect the community to a once-polluted waterway. bit.ly/4tMOpFm

Image credit: Caroll Street Eco-Basin, Brooklyn, New York. SCAPE Landscape Architecture / Ty Cole, courtesy of SCAPE

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

How we talk about climate and biodiversity matters. A new guide from the ASLA Climate & Biodiversity Action Committee explores how to communicate this work through shared values, measurable performance, and community benefits. bit.ly/4wMVV60

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Leading with Performance and Tradition

How to Talk About Climate & Biodiversity with Conservative Communities

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

OJB Landscape Architecture has released conceptual designs for an 18-acre landscape that will frame the new Washington Commanders stadium in southwest Washington, D.C. Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT: bit.ly/4tK11gA

Image credit: Washington Commanders Stadium landscape, Washington, D.C. / OJB Landscape Architecture

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Congratulations to the 36 members elected to the 2026 ASLA Council of Fellows. One of the Society’s highest honors, Fellowship recognizes leadership and lasting contributions to landscape architecture and society. bit.ly/4fvftp6

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

US communities are set to spend $100B on stormwater management. That's a significant amount of money dedicated to managing a result rather than solving the problem. Molly Morgan (TPL) on why we must pivot to nature-based infrastructure to reduce runoff by 99%. bit.ly/4tqgYs0

Tree Canopy at South Oak Cliff Renaissance Park, Dallas, Texas / Courtesy of Trust for Public Land

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Climate resilience + biodiversity can happen together. In Western Sandusky Bay, barrier wetlands are improving water quality, restoring habitat, reducing erosion through nature-based solutions. Explore Landscape Architecture 2040: bit.ly/4n18R3s

Image credit: Pickerel Creek riparian restoration, Summer 2023 / The Nature Conservancy; Justin Park, ASLA, PLA / Biohabitats

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Landscape architects are uniquely positioned to address climate change and biodiversity loss. New ASLA planning tools help firms, organizations, and communities implement Landscape Architecture 2040: ASLA Climate & Biodiversity Action Plan. bit.ly/4n18R3s

Image credit: Landscape Architecture 2040: ASLA Climate & Biodiversity Action Plan / ASLA

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Earth Day, on the ground in DC. We rode the city’s bike network to see how landscape architects help plan safer, lower-emission streets. And it’s not guaranteed. These systems take years to deliver and require ongoing support. Take action to protect bike-ped funding: bit.ly/4vPVW8M

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

The New Yorker traces the evolution of nature-based solutions to flooding — from Frederick Law Olmsted to Ian McHarg and then to Kongjian Yu, leader of the global Sponge City movement. Read more climate & biodiversity news in ASLA's THE DIRT: bit.ly/4vytKqI

ASLA 2025 Professional Urban Design Honor Award. Turning Gray into Green: Meishe River Greenway and Fengxiang Park. Haikou, Hainan Province, China. Turenscape.

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The Nature Record is the first national scientific assessment of the state of U.S. lands, rivers, coasts, and oceans, and wildlife. The initiative seeks public comments on the draft by May 30. Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT: bit.ly/42dhe2i

ASLA 2021 Professional General Design Honor Award. Ferrous Foundry Park. Lawrence, Massachusetts. Stimson / Ngoc Doan

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

To close out National Library Week, ASLA is launching a new Multimedia Library for K–12 students + educators. Videos, activities, and guided pathways designed to bring landscape architecture into the classroom. Explore now: bit.ly/48oBzoU

Image credit: ASLA 2010 Professional General Design Honor Award. Gary Comer Youth Center Roof Garden. Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects; John Ronan Architects / Scott Shigley

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Nature-based solutions can be more cost-effective and lower-emission than traditional infrastructure, but they remain underfunded. ASLA and the Landscape Architecture Foundation convened leaders to strengthen the economic case. Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT: bit.ly/3NHli7H

ASLA 2023 Professional General Design Honor Award. The University of Texas at El Paso Transformation. El Paso, Texas. Ten Eyck Landscape Architects, Inc / Bill Timmerman

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

ASLA names Keenan Gibbons, ASLA, PLA as Climate & Biodiversity Action Fellow. “Keenan is a leader in applying new technologies to understand localized heat impacts and the nature-based solutions communities need to become cooler.” Learn more: bit.ly/4dTDtRW

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

As seas rise, coastal communities need infrastructure that does more than defend against flooding. New research finds nature-based coastal infrastructure can emit up to 91% less greenhouse gas emissions and cost up to 30% less than grey solutions. More in ASLA’s THE DIRT: bit.ly/487EwtO

Image credit: ASLA 2019 Professional General Design Honor Award. Hunters Point Park South, Queens, New York. SWA/Balsley and Weiss/Manfredi. / David Lloyd

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

In Pontevedra, Spain, a shift to “natural mobility” helped cut emissions by 60%. By prioritizing walking and biking, the city transformed from car-dominated to people-first—improving health, safety, and daily life. Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT: bit.ly/4sVZgwG

Image credit: Pedestrians walking in downtown Pontevedra; cyclists in the city; and limited vehicle parking alongside bike parking / City of Pontevedra

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

In Norfolk, Connecticut, a shuttered 1960s-era coal power plant and brownfield will be transformed into a 125-acre park and educational hub that protects and enhances biodiversity and reuses defunct energy facilities. Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT: bit.ly/40Gcpho

Image credit: Manresa Wilds, Norfolk, Connecticut / SCAPE and BIG

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Ten Eyck Landscape Architects has won the 2026 Cooper Hewitt National Design Award for Landscape Architecture. "Our goal is to design tough but beautiful projects that connect people to nature,” said Christine Ten Eyck, FASLA. Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT: bit.ly/3OV2mCv

Image credit: Holdsworth Center, Austin, Texas. 2021. Ten Eyck Landscape Architects / Kristian Alveo

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

LA County communities impacted by the Eaton & Hughes Fires need $250M to restore parks. Charles White County Park is moving forward with $10.5M in funding. SALT Landscape Architects and LA County Parks are leading the redesign. More in ASLA's THE DIRT. bit.ly/4aHrtQl

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Climate & Biodiversity News (February 2026)

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Applications are open for the ASLA Climate & Biodiversity Action Fellowship (2026–27). The selected Fellow will advance climate and biodiversity action and represent ASLA at a UN Climate or Biodiversity COP. Apply by February 16: bit.ly/3NtW5wR

Stone steps lead through a serene, lush garden with large trees. ASLA 2025 Professional General Design Honor Award. Waterloo Park: Reclaiming Public Space in the Center of Austin. Austin, Texas. Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. / Elizabeth Felicella

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Call for Applications: ASLA Climate & Biodiversity Action Fellowship (2026-27) This one-year fellowship supports a landscape architect, designer, or educator advancing climate & biodiversity action through leadership and advocacy. Apply by February 16: bit.ly/3NtW5wR

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Call for Applications: ASLA Climate & Biodiversity Action Fellowship Program

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

U.S. cities are taking cars off significant streets. In San Francisco, a stretch of highway will become a coastal park. In Houston, landscape architecture firm Design Workshop is creating a pedestrian-only promenade. bit.ly/4qtNbOy

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Climate & Biodiversity News (January 2026)

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Before looking ahead to how landscape architecture, climate, and biodiversity will intersect in 2026, ASLA's THE DIRT also looks back to learn what was of greatest interest to readers over the past year. bit.ly/4bvoQDd

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

At Babcock Ranch, landscape architecture functions as economic infrastructure. It informed planning decisions that reduced cost and accelerated value creation. Register for ASLA's webinar How Developers Value Landscape Architecture Jan 13 | 2 p.m. ET bit.ly/498Msfz

Image credit: Babcock Ranch, Florida / LandDesign; Jacob Bennett / LandDesign

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

New York City is investing $68M to transform Prospect Park into Brooklyn’s first Bluebelt system using nature-based solutions like ponds and rain gardens to reduce flooding and manage stormwater. Read more climate & biodiversity news in ASLA's THE DIRT. bit.ly/44vXYPj

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Climate & Biodiversity News (December 2025)

Seven Quiet Wins for Climate and Nature in 2025, BBC News, December 15 Greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise and biodiversity loss continues to accelerate but there were also wins over the past...

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

THE DIRT’s 10 Best Books of 2025 explore landscape from new and fascinating angles, covering low-carbon materials, shade, traditional ecological knowledge, and more. See the full list: bit.ly/4aE4gQB

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

In the Nordvest neighborhood of Copenhagen, Denmark, a derelict lawn in a social housing estate built in the 1950s has been transformed into a climate park designed to manage vast amounts of water. Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT: bit.ly/44Prb7P

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Want to study landscape architecture but need financial support? Apply for the ASLA Council of Fellows Scholarship: • 1 award of $10,000 • Up to 4 awards of $5,000 • Free ASLA Conference registration + travel stipend Deadline: Feb 1. Apply now. bit.ly/3Rl4S3v

Four individuals smiling, standing in front of a colorful banner that reads "Fellows Scholarship," at an awards ceremony. Image credit: 2025 Council of Fellows Scholarship Winners / nobilephoto

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Join our next ASLA Biodiversity & Climate Action 101 webinar: Cultivating Biodiverse Landscapes: Tools, Tips, and Mindset Shifts for Working with Living Ecosystems Dec 10 · 1 PM ET Free for ASLA members | 1.0 PDH Register: bit.ly/3MxLzUG

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

The federal government has reopened after a 43-day shutdown. The new measure guarantees back pay for furloughed employees and reverses layoffs that affected federal landscape architects. ASLA will continue to champion public practitioners and highlight their essential work.

Image credit: ASLA 2024 Professional Communications Honor Award. Connecting to Our Indigenous Histories at Machicomoco State Park. Gloucester Point, Virginia. Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects / Nick Hubbard

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, landscape architects will show how design improves nature-based solutions to climate change and biodiversity loss. ASLA's delegates will highlight the key role of landscape architecture strategies in increasing resilience for people and communities. #COP30noBrasil

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At COP30, Landscape Architects Will Show How Design Improves Nature-based Solutions to Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss

Delegates will highlight the key role of landscape architecture strategies in increasing resilience for people and communities ASLA will be represented by three delegates at COP30 in Belém, Brazil....

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has proposed rescinding the 2024 Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. If repealed, it would undo decades of progress in stewardship and resilience. Sign the letter opposing the proposed rescission. www.asla.org/advocate.aspx

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

“Landscape architects can play a critical role in building the insurance case for nature-based solutions,” said Talley Burley, of the Environmental Defense Fund, in a discussion moderated by ASLA CEO Torey Carter-Conneen, Hon. ASLA. bit.ly/4qrAkN6

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Making the Case for Nature-based Solutions to Insurers

“Landscape architects can play a critical role in building the insurance case for nature-based solutions,” said Talley Burley, manager of climate risk and insurance at the Environmental…

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Brad McCauley, FASLA, PLA, is the 81st President of ASLA! Sworn in at the ASLA 2025 Conference on Landscape Architecture in New Orleans, he emphasized community, connection, and shared purpose: Empower our members to design a sustainable and equitable world through landscape architecture.

Image credit: ASLA 2025 President's Lunch. New Orleans, LA / nobilephoto

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

New Resource: Biodiversity Primer for Landscape Architects ASLA’s free guide helps landscape architects design for and protect biodiversity. 📘Download: bit.ly/3INYUqu

Cover image: ASLA 2024 Professional Urban Design Honor Award. Wild Mile: Transforming an Urban River into a Floating Eco-Park. Chicago, Illinois. Omni Workshop, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill / Scott Shigley

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Remembering Kongjian Yu, FASLA—visionary founder of Turenscape and professor at Peking University. His “sponge city” strategies reshaped how cities work with water and nature, inspiring resilience and compassion worldwide. bit.ly/3Kch45R

Image credit: ©Barrett-Doherty Courtesy The Cultural Landscape Foundation

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

After Hurricane Katrina, 95% of New Orleans' City Park was flooded for weeks, destroying thousands of trees. Two decades later, MVVA + partners have released City Park 2050, a new master plan that “attempts to look past recovery toward endurance.” bit.ly/3I17W3j

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Climate and Biodiversity News (September 2025)

Beavers Restored to Tribal Lands in California Benefit Ecosystems, Mongabay, September 15 In 2023, California partnered with Indigenous communities -- the Tule River Tribe and Mountain Maidu p...

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American Society of Landscape Architects @nationalasla.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

The Wallpaper 2025 Landscape Architects’ Directory highlights practices reshaping how land is lived, from flood-resistant parks in Bangkok to restorative gardens in Brazil. bit.ly/464gTSv

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10 landscape architects to know: the ultimate directory

The Wallpaper* 2025 Landscape Architects’ Directory spotlights the most exciting studios around the world

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