Urban Green Roofs for Bird Conservation
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. EDT
From pavement to sidewalks to large buildings, urban landscapes generally offer limited opportunities to create new bird habitat. Green roofs, however, can be used as a conservation tool for breeding and migratory birds.
Dustin R. Partridge, Ph.D., is the Senior Ecologist & Green Infrastructure lead at New York City Audubon, and the Managing Director of the Green Roof Researchers Alliance. Dr. Partridge’s research examines wildlife interactions with green infrastructure and the surrounding urban matrix, with a specific focus on green roofs. |
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Green roofs – rooftops covered with a waterproof membrane, growing medium, and planted with vegetation – have the potential to introduce vast amounts of green space for wildlife.
New York City, for example, has approximately 36,700 acres of rooftops, equaling the acreage of nearly 44 Central Parks! Much of this could provide habitat for birds, bats, and their arthropod prey.
This presentation will cover:- What green roofs are and where they are located.
- How green roofs function as ecological communities.
- How to create green roofs for bird conservation.
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