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Green Roof Organisation, Review Of The Year 2023
2023 has proved to be an eventful year for GRO. We welcomed new members to the organisation, exhibited at a major trade show, saw changes to the board at our AGM, launched a children's book, created a green roof education fund, influenced updates to roofing fire...
Be A Part Of The GRO Pavilion at Futurebuild 2024
The GRO Pavilion was a resounding success at Futurebuild 2023 and the 2024 show promises to be even more positive for the green roof industry. Here’s how your organisation can benefit from becoming a part of the GRO Pavilion at Futurebuild 2024. Reduced rates for...
Maximising Green Roof Benefits
Green roofs come in many different shapes and formats, but one thing they all have in common, is that they all offer a raft of benefits. As well as ticking boxes in a planning application, a well designed and carefully maintained green roof will benefit the building,...
GRO Signs Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Charter
GRO Vice Chair, Chris Bridgman recently attended RHS Wisley for an industry-wide Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) event. In 2022, Chris signed the ED&I Charter on behalf of GRO, the Green Roof Organisation with a commitment to breaking down barriers in...
How Roof Gardens and Green Roofs Build Vibrant Urban Communities
Roof gardens and green roofs offer a wealth of benefits for creating vibrant urban communities. In addition to their environmental and ecological advantages, these spaces can promote social interaction, food production, education, art, and cultural activities. Social...
How Are Green Roof Vegetation Mats Grown?
In our article about establishing plants on a green roof, we mention, amongst other things, the pros and cons of using vegetation mats. Pre-grown vegetation mats, whether they be wildflowers or sedum species are a quick and convenient way of getting the plant coverage...
Green Roof Training Courses At Wildflower Turf
GRO members Wildflower Turf are offering green roof training courses at their HQ in Hampshire. These courses promise to be an entertaining and educational day out. Particularly for anyone involved with designing, specifying, installing or maintaining biodiverse living...
Green Roofs And Irrigation: How To Save Water
Water is one of the UK’s most precious resources and as our weather patterns change, so must the way we manage water usage. Summer irrigation of green roofs is one case in point. Living roofs provide a myriad of benefits for people and for wildlife. Habitat, a...
Green Roofs And The Urban Heat Island Effect
The Urban Heat Island Effect (UHIE) can make life very difficult for anybody trying to negotiate the heat of the city. But what IS the Urban Heat Island Effect? And what can be done to make summer living a lot more pleasant for people in built up areas. What Is The...