Green Roof Biodiversity support, Hyla cinerea, escaping Osteophilus septentronalis by occupying the rooftop
The American Green Tree Frog, Hyla cinerea, has found refuge on the Breaking Ground Green Roof, adopting the Green Roof okra plants.
H. cinerea is under immense predatory pressure from the much larger brown Cuban Tree Frog, Osteophilus spp., especially here in Florida.
Green Roof Tree Frog, Hyla cinerea, Breaking Ground Contracting, MetroVerde
Green Roof Tree Frog, Hyla cinerea, Breaking Ground Contracting, MetroVerde
Because the larger brown Cuban Tree Frog is much heavier, plantings high above the ground such as green roofs provide refuge for the smaller American Green Tree Frog.
Volumetric and vertical green in the Urban Core creates habitat of refuge for the American Green Tre Frog.
Green Roof Tree Frog, Hyla cinerea, Breaking Ground Contracting, MetroVerde
Green Roof Tree Frog, Hyla cinerea, Breaking Ground Contracting, MetroVerde
One of the primary reasons for rapidly declining numbers of American Green Tree Frog is the loss of vertical green across the state of Florida, especially within the Urban Core.
Green Roof Tree Frog, Hyla cinerea, Breaking Ground Contracting, MetroVerde
Green Roof Tree Frog, Hyla cinerea, Breaking Ground Contracting, MetroVerde
Green roofs are important as they offer biodiversity support for wildlife. Restoring above ground level green provides habitat across vast expanses of concrete and asphalt.
Green Roof Tree Frog, Hyla cinerea, Breaking Ground Contracting, MetroVerde
The Breaking Ground Green Roof is a virtual teaching wildlife laboratory and biodiversity classroom. Though we’ll never be sure how the wildlife arrives, we never cease to be amazed with the new daily arrivals.