Green Roofs as Habitats for Biodiversity
| Autor: | Manfred Köhler, Kelly Ksiazek-Mikenas |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
| Předmět: |
0106 biological sciences
0301 basic medicine Building insulation biology Agroforestry Wildlife Biodiversity Native plant biology.organism_classification 010603 evolutionary biology 01 natural sciences Ecosystem services Sedum 03 medical and health sciences 030104 developmental biology Habitat Environmental science Roof |
| DOI: | 10.1016/b978-0-12-812150-4.00022-7 |
| Popis: | Different plant species can grow on green roofs. Sedum species and their cultivars are dominant on typical extensive green roofs. Simple green cover is preferred for its low maintenance requirements and for its array of connected ecosystem services, such as evaporative cooling, additional building insulation, and rain water management. Nearly all types of garden plants can be planted on roof gardens, with preference given to cultivars having short stature. This chapter presents background about typical plants and their development on green roofs over the years. It also discusses concepts for using green roofs to support more wildlife in cities. The chapter gives planning and management details for increasing biodiverse green roofs in the future by using local native plants. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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