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Catalyst: Why plants are good for liveable cities

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External of building covered in plants
Catalyst: Why plants are good for liveable cities

SUBJECTS:  Geography

YEARS:  7–8, 9–10


Central Park in Sydney was voted the world's best tall building.

It is known for the plants in its beautiful vertical gardens which cover its surfaces, but did you know that the garden is not purely decorative?

Watch this video to find out what other purpose the vertical garden has.



Date of broadcast: 12 Apr 2014


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