Biodiversity

SARA Pollinator Uplisting - rain gardens, bioretention, and naturalization can help

Posted on Jan 17, 2024 in Stewardship, Native Plants, Homeowner Action, Bioretention, Biodiversity

Pollinators recently uplisted on the Species at Risk Act can be helped by flowering plants perfect for rain gardens, bioretention, and naturalization

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CBC Radio visits green roofs in Edmonton celebrating recent research published by the U of A

Posted on May 24, 2018 in Climate change adaptation, green roofs, Biodiversity, Research

Radio Canada Alberta caught up with U of A Research Associate Colin Bergeron, visiting two green roofs in Edmonton, celebrating the recent release of Bergeron's arthropod research and touting the benefits of green roofs.

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Green roofs useful for conserving threatened grassland and prairie habitats, Edmonton research suggests

Posted on May 24, 2018 in Climate change adaptation, green roofs, Biodiversity, Research

Beetles and spiders find their way to green roofs and readily colonize them, shows recent Edmonton research. So what?

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