The document describes Green Map icons that can be used to map local sustainable sites and resources. It provides over 150 icons organized into categories like sustainable living, nature, culture and society, and public works. The icons connect communities and promote inclusive participation in sustainable development worldwide. They are intended to be used on maps at GreenMap.org to showcase diverse local green places, routes, and resources.

1. Green Map® Icons Version 3
Think Global, Map Local! TM
Green Map® System promotes inclusive participation in sustainable community development
worldwide, using mapmaking as our medium. This globally-recognized iconography connects GreenMap.org
communities to diverse local sites, routes and resources. More at GreenMap.org/icons
Sustainable Living
Green Economy
Farmers/Local Healthy Eco-Agriculture Organic/Local Eco-Products Green Green Local Reuse Shop /
Market * Dining * /Permaculture * Food * Enterprise * Store Business Market
Fair Responsible Social Ecotourism Reuse Recycling * Rental/ Repair
Trade Company Enterprise Resource Share Shop
Technology & Design
Solar Ener gy Wind Energ y Water Ener gy Water Geothermal/ Green Green Roof Self-Built Composting
Site * Site * Site Recycling Ground Heat Sit e Building * House Site
Scientific Green Greenhouse Gas Energy Paper Reduction Green
Research Site Technology Reduction Conservation Site Cleaning
Mobility
Bicycle Bicycle Bicycle Bicycle Pedestrian Wheelchair Public/Mass Bus Rapid Transit Water
Site * Path Path Parking Friendly * Accessible Transportation * Light Rail/ Transport
Alternative Park 'N Rid e Traffic Caution
Fuel/Vehicles * Facility Hazard * Zone
Hazards & Challenges
Blight Air Water Pollution Waste Contaminated Brownfield Vulnerable Habitat Deforestation
Site * Pollution Source Dump * Site * Site Site * at Ris k
Climate Change d Disaster Abandoned Unhealthy Noise Airport Oil /Gas Nuclear Facilitie s Mining
Area Area Site Spot Pollution Facility & Waste Site Site
Nature
Land & Water
Waterfront/ Water Wetlands Drinking Water Natural Corridor Geological Eco-Design/ Future Cleaned-up
Riverside Park * Feature * Source * /Greenway Feature Planning F eature * Redevelopment * /Rebuilt Site
Eco Shaded
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Landscaping Boulevard * Standard Icon Set Green Map is a registered trademark and used with permission.
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2. Flora
Public Forest/ Special Native Forest Garden * Community Spring Autumn Rapidly Food
Natural Area * Tree * /Plants * Garden * Blossoms Leaves Renewable Plants Gathering Site
Fauna
Significant Wildlife Amphibian Coastal Aquatic Wildlife Protected/ Insect Bird & Wildlife
Habitat * Habitat Habitat * Habitat * Habitat * Center/Zoo * Cultivated Habitat Watching Sit e Watching *
Duck Farm Migration
Pond Animals Zone
Outdoor Activities
Park/ Public Space / Sport Site / Eco-tour/ Swimming Canoe/ Sailing/Row Skateboard Dog
Recreation Area * Square * Play with Natu re * Nature Walk Kayak Site Boat Launch Site Run
Snow Camping Scenic Sunrise/ Star Gazing
Activity Sit e Vista Sunset Sit e Site
Culture & Society
Cultural Character
Cultural Museum Art Cultural Local Lively Artisan Traditional Historical
Site * Spot * Performance * Music Spot /Art Studio Way of Lif e Feature *
Archaeological Traditional Diverse Community Child Friendly Senior Eco-spiritual Alternative Memorial/Site
Site Neighborhood Neighborhood Center * Site * Friendly Site * Site * Health Resour ce of Conscienc e
Eco - Information
Eco Environmental Green Public Green Maps Independent Online WiFi Pollution
Information * Education * School * Library * Available * /Eco-Media Resource * Spot Monitor
Eco Special Appointment
Certification Site Needed
Justice & Activism
Eco-Justice Eco Club / Significant Volunteer Eco Social Food Vote Her e Free Speec h
Organization * Organization * Org/Agency * Site * Expert Service Bank Zone
Poor Labor Unsustainable Gentrification
Practice Land Use * Shanty Refugee
Town Area
Public Works & Landmarks
Waste Water Energy Solid Waste Landfill Incinerator Governmental Hospital School Place of
Treatment Plan t Infrastructure * Transfer Statio n Office Worship
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All rights reserved.
Cemetery Information Landmark WC/Public Prison/Detention Military Landmark *
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