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Evaluation procedure 15
CRIteRIon 3
soIl ConseRvAtIon
(tIll post-ConstRuCtIon)
GRIHA-speciic information
Objective
Conserve topsoil till after completion of construction activity.
(in accordance with nbC 2005 – Part 10 – landscaping, Signs and outdoor display Structures,
Section 1 – landscape planning and design, Subsection 5 – Soil and water Conservation)
3.1 Commitment
3.1.1 ensure adequate fertility of the soil to support vegetative growth.
3.1.2 ensure adequate topsoil laying for vegetative growth.
3.1.3 ensure stabilization of soil in the area where the topsoil is vulnerable to erosion.
3.2 Compliance
the following documents to be submitted.
3.2.1 Site contour plan (one Cad drawing) showing drainage pattern and demarcating (a)
areas where topsoil laying is done, and (b) area where vegetation cover is provided for
topsoil protection.
3.2.2 narrative explaining the methods of soil stabilization used; wherever required,
accompanied by photographs with brief description.
3.2.3 Certificate by the landscape architect on topsoil laying, soil stabilization, and adequate
primary soil nutrient and ph [(supported by test results performed at indian Council of
agricultural research (iCar)–accredited laboratory].
3.3 Appraisal (maximum points 2)
3.3.1 Proper topsoil laying for vegetative growth, as per clauses 3.2.1 (a), 3.2.2, 3.2.3 (1 point)
3.3.2 Proper stabilization of soil, as per clauses 3.2.1 (b), 3.2.2, 3.2.3 (1 point)
non-applicability condition: for sites in which topsoil could not be stored for reasons as cited
in Criterion 2.
Evaluation procedure
Appraisal 3.3.1
Proper topsoil laying for vegetation growth, as per clauses 3.2.1 (a), 3.2.2, and 3.2.3. (1 point)
CRIteRIon 3
soIl ConseRvAtIon
(tIll post-ConstRuCtIon)
GRIHA-speciic information
Objective
Conserve topsoil till after completion of construction activity.
(in accordance with nbC 2005 – Part 10 – landscaping, Signs and outdoor display Structures,
Section 1 – landscape planning and design, Subsection 5 – Soil and water Conservation)
3.1 Commitment
3.1.1 ensure adequate fertility of the soil to support vegetative growth.
3.1.2 ensure adequate topsoil laying for vegetative growth.
3.1.3 ensure stabilization of soil in the area where the topsoil is vulnerable to erosion.
3.2 Compliance
the following documents to be submitted.
3.2.1 Site contour plan (one Cad drawing) showing drainage pattern and demarcating (a)
areas where topsoil laying is done, and (b) area where vegetation cover is provided for
topsoil protection.
3.2.2 narrative explaining the methods of soil stabilization used; wherever required,
accompanied by photographs with brief description.
3.2.3 Certificate by the landscape architect on topsoil laying, soil stabilization, and adequate
primary soil nutrient and ph [(supported by test results performed at indian Council of
agricultural research (iCar)–accredited laboratory].
3.3 Appraisal (maximum points 2)
3.3.1 Proper topsoil laying for vegetative growth, as per clauses 3.2.1 (a), 3.2.2, 3.2.3 (1 point)
3.3.2 Proper stabilization of soil, as per clauses 3.2.1 (b), 3.2.2, 3.2.3 (1 point)
non-applicability condition: for sites in which topsoil could not be stored for reasons as cited
in Criterion 2.
Evaluation procedure
Appraisal 3.3.1
Proper topsoil laying for vegetation growth, as per clauses 3.2.1 (a), 3.2.2, and 3.2.3. (1 point)
