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.