#$%^&*AU2014203751A120140724.pdf#####Abstract A function-based habitat design and construction method includes as a first step an as is assessment of a terrain as a second step assessing potential optimisation for human enjoyment of nature experience and/or habitat restoration in terms of four requirements (feeding, breeding, resting, nesting) for selected habitat guilds representing in simplified form a sustainable animal population as a third step preparing instructions for implementation upgrading of the terrain in terms of the four requirements. The method is performed with computer assistance. FIG. 11/26 Mapping Unit Types Terrain Feature Structural Unit Animal Decision Unit Design Animal Habitat Guild animal species combinations and numbers self-selecting as a habitat design unit (feeding, breeding, nesting, resting) Figure 1 Human Humans With Habitat Design - Animal Density- Diversity High Density High Low 1- Low Urban Suburban Periurban Rural Natural Core Core Landscape architecture as a tool for gain in habitat value (a) within a developed area Figure 15
