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Living Green Roofs! By Krystal White
May 2015
What is a Green Roof?
A living ecosystem of plants, soil.
Insects can also live on a green roof
SUNY ESF Gateway Center: A Unique Green roof Example
Gateway Green Roof
Planted with floristically rich native plant communities and consisting of boardwalk and benches, the green roof is meant to be enjoyed by all.
A Green Roof has many layers
Why do we need Green Roofs?
They are beautiful!
Reduce Heat Island Effect
It’s so hot in cities in the summer. The soil and vegetation cool a building on hot days.
Reduce Stormwater runoff
Reducing the amount of water carrying pollution to our lakes, rivers and streams.
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