Green roofs for Pollinators
22 Hydref 2015
![Concrete back yard](https://cardiff.imgix.net/__data/assets/image/0005/1319189/green-roofs-pollinators.jpg?w=570&h=321&fit=crop&q=60&auto=format)
Staff in The Welsh School of Architecture (WSA) have supported Julian Rees of Pollen8 in his successful bid for "Tetto Verde" funding.
This funding will enable a number of green roofs to be planted in South Wales, providing safe habitat and forage for pollinators.
One of the projects will involve developing a demonstration green "roof" at ground level for the charity MIND's venue in Neath. Their previously concrete back yard would be difficult to convert to a conventional garden, but provides an opportunity to use green roof techniques and showcase them at an accessible level.
A proposed planting structure was developed by WSA personnel with plants suitable for green roofs, beneficial for pollinators throughout the season and attractive to people.
For more information contact Vicki Stevenson.
![Dr Vicki Stevenson](https://cardiff.imgix.net/__data/assets/image/0007/1116835/Dr-Vicki-Stevenson.jpg?w=120&h=120&auto=format&crop=faces&fit=crop)
Dr Vicki Stevenson
Reader, Course Director for MSc Environmental Design of Buildings, Director of Postgraduate Research
- stevensonv@caerdydd.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 2087 0927