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New York City Parks Salt Marsh Restoration Design Guidelines

City of New York Parks & Recreation

Detailed guide to planning, design, construction, and maintenance of constructed and restored salt marshes. Intended as a how-to guide for those new to marsh restoration or as a reference for experienced practitioners.

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Audience

Natural resource managers, landscape architects, and practitioners

Expertise Required

Low

Geography

City/State - New York City, New York, but broadly applicable

Relevant Phases

Design, Siting, Monitoring/Assessment, Implementation, Maintenance, Screening

Tool Type

Informational Resources

Last Updated

2018

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