John Rayner

Green roof substrate physical properties differ between standard laboratory tests due to differences in compaction

Richard Conn, Joerg Werdin, John P Rayner, Claire Farrell

Journal article  |  2020  |  Journal of Environmental Management

Green roofs are expanding internationally due to the well documented benefits they provide for buildings and cities. This requires..

Biochar made from low density wood has greater plant available water than biochar made from high density wood

Joerg Werdin, Tim D Fletcher, John P Rayner, Nicholas SG Williams, Claire Farrell

Journal article  |  2020  |  Science of The Total Environment

Soil water limitations often restrict plant growth in unirrigated agricultural, forestry and urban systems. Biochar amendment to s..

Appraising the psychological benefits of green roofs for city residents and workers

Kathryn JH Williams, Kate E Lee, Leisa Sargent, Katherine A Johnson, John Rayner, Claire Farrell, Rebecca E Miller, Nicholas SG Williams

Journal article  |  2019  |  Urban Forestry and Urban Greening

Climate change and urban trees: Using conjoint analysis to improve plant selection in botanic gardens and other designed landscapes

P Glenn, J Rayner, E May

Conference Proceedings  |  2017  |  Acta Horticulturae

Laboratory Tests of Substrate Physical Properties May Not Represent the Retention Capacity of Green Roof Substrates In Situ

Christopher Szota, Tim D Fletcher, Carine Desbois, John P Rayner, Nicholas SG Williams, Claire Farrell

Journal article  |  2017  |  Water

Planting for children's play

John Rayner

Book Chapter  |  2017

Plants are critically important elements in a playspace. Where built structures are static, plants are living and dynamic, and pro..

Developing Australian green roofs: overview of a 5-year research program

NSG Williams, JP Rayner, KE Lee, TD Fletcher, D Chen, C Szota, C Farrell

Conference Proceedings  |  2016  |  Acta Horticulturae

Bucking the trend: growing university enrolments in urban horticulture

C Williams, J Rayner

Conference Proceedings  |  2016  |  Acta Horticulturae

Engaging Students with Environmental Sustainability at a Research Intensive University: Examples of Small Successes.

D Chambers, C Walker, K Williams, J Rayner, C Farrell, A Butt, D Rostan-Herbert

Book Chapter  |  2016

The University of Melbourne’s Vision for Education for Sustainability is “To develop graduates who will lead change for a sustaina..

Plant establishment on a green roof under extreme hot and dry conditions: The importance of leaf succulence in plant selection

John P Rayner, Claire Farrell, Kirsten J Raynor, Susan M Murphy, Nicholas SG Williams

Journal article  |  2016  |  Urban Forestry & Urban Greening