Nature Bridges Blog

Understanding Zoning Laws for Natural Construction Projects

Posted on May 23, 2025

Pier Park, Panama City Beach, FL When you start planning for an outdoor structure like a boardwalk, bridge, or pavilion, it’s easy to focus on the style and benefits to visitors. You likely know that you need to comply with local building codes. However, it’s also important to understand and comply with local zoning laws. In fact, this is one of the most critical components of any structure. Zoning regulations determine what you can build, where you can build it, and what conditions you need to consider. If you ignore zoning laws, it can create delays, redesigns, and possibly even […]

Bird-Friendly Structures: Enhancing Biodiversity and Education

Posted on May 12, 2025

Great blue heron flying over Neabsco Creek Boardwalk Neabsco Creek Boardwalk, Woodbridge, VA Photo credit: Keith Eugene Peterson Outdoor structures are functional for the people who visit parks, trails, and nature preserves, but they can be so much more – they can also be essential tools for protecting wildlife and educating the public about nature. When designed with birds and biodiversity in mind, structures like boardwalks, observation decks, and educational signage can be powerful assets for conservation and learning. When we integrate these and other bird-friendly elements into outdoor construction, we support the environment as well as the communities that […]

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