For all LIG projects

• High Visibility/Impact areas
  With limited funds, projects that will have high impact on large sections of the neighborhood will be favored.

• Shrub/Tree/Grass Selections
  Give consideration to selecting plants that are native to the area as they generally have a greater chance of survival.  The CPAP drawings on the website list all trees and shrubs that were originally specified for Loudoun Valley Estates by professional arborists.  These are not an exclusive list but may help your selection.  Also consider maintenance, potential sizes of plants over time and proximity to residences and other physical features.

• Lack of Top Soil
  There area number of areas where the top soil is inadequate.  In these cases it may be necessary to bring in additional top soil and /or remove rocky outcrops.  If the area is large, consider ground cover plants that may be cheaper that grassing large areas.

100% Subcontracted Projects

Some projects will require professional subcontractors – removing rock, bringing in large amounts of top soil etc.

LIG Implemented Projects

• Some LIG projects lend themselves to implementation by the local residents.  An example would be where a number of trees are to be planted, and to get more trees for the budget, the LIG proposes to install them themselves.  The HOA encourages such projects for reasons of both stretching the budget and neighborhood involvement.  Unfortunately LIG implemented projects raise a number of issues.  Firstly, liability.  The LIG will be requested to sign a waiver holding the HOA harmless from any claims resulting from the project.  Secondly, the HOA can only release funds, once the project is complete.