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Biodiversity benefits of green infrastructure
Green walls and biodiverse surfaces on buildings can reduce flood risk, provide thermal and air quality benefits, and create habitat for wildlife while improving energy efficiency through solar and thermal protection.
reduce flood risk by slowing rainwater/storm runoff, cooling urban areas and increasing energy efficiency by offering solar and thermal protection. Biodiverse walls protect masonry from extreme temperatures, air pollution and rainfall. They can also provide nesting and feeding habitat for birds and other wildlife.
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