The Environmental Benefits of Turf
Carbon dioxide reduction - turf has a positive role to play in combating the build up of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses caused by the burning of fossil fuels and a range of other human activities. In this way, turf helps in the fight against global warming
Pollution control - by absorbing and processing water, turf absorbs nutrients and strips soaps, effectively acting as a filter to our fresh ground water supplies
Protection for homes - turf offers a safer environment to homes by limiting the cover available to pests and dangerous animals like rats and snakes. Also, in the recent Canberra bushfires, homes with lawns were better protected due to their ability to provide a natural fire brea
Cools the surrounds - the cooling capacity of a home is increased by reducing surfaces that reflect heat such as hard or synthetic surfaces. Turf absorbs a significant amount of heat and so helps cools both outdoor and indoor living spaces
Noise absorption - turf absorbs ambient noise and so helps to make homes, neighbourhoods, cities and towns quieter
Helps maintain a balanced ecosystem - turf provides a home and breeding ground for certain animals and insects, maintaining a healthy local ecosystem
Replenishes soil - turf improves soil quality by helping control wind and water erosion and sequestering carbon into the soil where it is transformed into rich organic soil
Watch a short video by Nigel Ruck about the environmental benefits of lawns →www.youtube.com/watch
