BrownRoofs.co.uk - Further Reading

Thanks to:

Evergreen Roof Gardens would like to thank the following companies for their assistance in creating this website:

• Oldroyd Cavity Drainage Membranes - Manufacturers of ecological drainage layers for green and brown roofs.
  
• Safeguard Europe - The distributors of Oldroyd membranes in the UK. Their website contains useful green/brown roof CAD details.
  
• Wild Flower Turf - Suppliers of specialist turf for green/brown roofs.

Other Useful Sources of Information:

Green/Brown Roofs:

CIRIA - "Building Greener" - guidance document C644 on green roofs and walls includes advice on creating green roofs for biodiversity.

Natural England - Promote the use of green and brown roofs as part of their drive to create a "Green Infrastructure."

Biodiversity:

DEFRA - The UK Government's position on the promotion of biodiversity.

UKBAP - UK Biodiversity Action Plan.

Biodiversity Scotland - Website promoting biodiversity in Scotland, funded by the Scottish Government.

Convention on Biological Diversity - The official website of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Postcode Plant Finder - Web-based service provided by the Natural History Museum in conjunction with Flora for Fauna. Produces a list of plants considered to be local to the postcode entered.

Sustainable Materials:

WRAP - Organisation promoting the recycling of waste materials. Publish a directory of construction products containing recycled materials.