Greenroof model of plant succession on Hawkesbury Sandstone

Posted on Thu, 2015-07-30 13:36 by Rosie M.

Plants can grow in extreme conditions. Here native plants are growing on soils that are only 30mm in depth. The species survive by attributes evolved in Australia's unique bushland. An ability to shut down in periods of drought, survive inundation during rain, requiring little nutrients and symbiotic relationships with micro-organisms are some of the evolved attributes.

Watch on YouTube: Greenroof model of plant succession on Hawkesbury Sandstone

Robert Griffith of Evolvement Pty Ltd ( http://evolvement.sqsp.com/ ) and GRA Board Member has been experimenting with these species and applying them for green roof projects.

Green roof model of plant succession on Hawkesbury Sandstone