Urban biodiversity: State of the science and future directions

Urban Ecosystems, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 25(4), P. 1083 - 1096

Published: Feb. 21, 2022

Language: Английский

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Integrating green infrastructure, ecosystem services and nature-based solutions for urban sustainability: A comprehensive literature review

Sustainable Cities and Society, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 98, P. 104843 - 104843

Published: Aug. 1, 2023

Language: Английский

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A conceptual framework for urban ecological restoration and rehabilitation

Basic and Applied Ecology, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 52, P. 82 - 94

Published: Feb. 17, 2021

Urban greenspace has gained considerable attention during the last decades because of its relevance to wildlife conservation, human welfare, and climate change adaptation. Biodiversity loss ecosystem degradation worldwide require formation new concepts ecological restoration rehabilitation aimed at improving functions, services, biodiversity conservation in cities. Although relict sites natural semi-natural ecosystems can be found urban areas, environmental conditions species composition most are highly modified, inducing development novel hybrid ecosystems. A consequence this novelty is lack (semi-) reference systems available for defining targets assessing success areas. This hampers implementation In consideration these challenges, we present a conceptual framework that provides guidance support by formulating different levels (i.e., historic, hybrid, ecosystems). To facilitate ecosystems, recommend using established species-rich well-functioning as reference. Such likely many Highlighting their value comparison degraded stimulate guide initiatives. As approaches must consider local history site conditions, well citizens’ needs, it may also advisable focus strongly altered on selected services and/or values. Ecosystem cities either relatively inexpensive or costly, but even expensive measures pay off when they effectively improve such mitigation recreation. Successful re‐shaping re-thinking involving citizens other stakeholders will help make our more sustainable future.

Language: Английский

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Urban green spaces and sustainability: Exploring the ecosystem services and disservices of grassy lawns versus floral meadows

Urban forestry & urban greening, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 84, P. 127932 - 127932

Published: April 11, 2023

Urban green spaces provide important ecological, environmental, and cultural benefits, including biodiversity conservation human wellbeing. However, a significant portion of urban space is currently managed as highly manicured grassy lawns that limited ecosystem services. Managing diverse meadows can have multitude benefits such conservation, stormwater infiltration, aesthetics. Relatively little known about the range services or disservices in managing versus meadows. In this paper, we separately characterize three major categories (provisioning, regulation maintenance, cultural) delivered by while highlighting several trade-offs synergies associated with lawn meadow management strategies. Additionally, suggest specific research priorities to better evaluate across these spaces. Understanding different key maintaining multiple environments.

Language: Английский

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The post-effects of landscape practices on spontaneous plants in urban parks

Urban forestry & urban greening, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 128744 - 128744

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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