This credit requires more than just native species; areas of vegetation must be biologically diverse and capable of providing habitat. Monoculture plantings, such as single-species turf grass or sedum on a green roof, cannot contribute to the credit requi

This credit requires more than just native species; areas of vegetation must be biologically diverse and capable of providing habitat. Monoculture plantings, such as single-species turf grass or sedum on a green roof, cannot contribute to the credit requirements, even if they meet the definition of native or adapted. Consider substituting areas of manicured lawn with short-stature prairie grass and incorporating a diverse selection of native groundcover into vegetated roofing systems.