Urbanisation modulates plant-pollinator interactions in invasive vs. native plant species DOI Creative Commons
Sascha Buchholz, Ingo Kowarik

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 9(1)

Published: April 22, 2019

Pollination is a key ecological process, and invasive alien plant species have been shown to significantly affect plant-pollinator interactions. Yet, the role of environmental context in modulating such processes understudied. As urbanisation major component global change, being associated with range stressors (e.g. heat, pollution, habitat isolation), we tested whether attractiveness common (Robinia pseudoacacia, black locust) vs. native (Cytisus scoparius, broom) for pollinators changes increasing urbanisation. We exposed blossoms both along an gradient quantified different types pollinator interaction flowers. Both attracted broad pollinators, more visits R. but without significant differences numbers insects that immediately accessed However, compared Cytisus, only hovered front flowers Robinia visiting those subsequently. The decision rate enter decreased This suggests while still attracts many urban settings may decrease stressors. Results indicated future directions deconstruct interactions, they implications development since can be considered as "pollinator-friendly" tree certain settings.

Language: Английский

Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) beloved and despised: A story of an invasive tree in Central Europe DOI
Michaela Vítková, Jana Müllerová, Jiřı́ Sádlo

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Forest Ecology and Management, Journal Year: 2016, Volume and Issue: 384, P. 287 - 302

Published: Nov. 10, 2016

Language: Английский

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Designing vegetation barriers for urban air pollution abatement: a practical review for appropriate plant species selection DOI Creative Commons
Yendle Barwise, Prashant Kumar

npj Climate and Atmospheric Science, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 3(1)

Published: March 26, 2020

Vegetation can form a barrier between traffic emissions and adjacent areas, but the optimal configuration plant composition of such green infrastructure (GI) are currently unclear. We examined literature on aspects GI that influence ambient air quality, with particular focus vegetation barriers in open-road environments. Findings were critically evaluated order to identify principles for effective design, recommendations regarding selection established reference relevant spatial scales. As an initial investigation into viable species UK urban GI, we compiled data 12 influential traits 61 tree species, created supplementary framework. found if scale intervention, context conditions site target pollutant type appreciated, plants exhibit certain biophysical enhance pollution mitigation. For super-micrometre particles, advantageous leaf micromorphological include presence trichomes ridges or grooves. Stomatal characteristics more significant sub-micrometre particle gaseous uptake, although comparative dearth studies pollutants. Generally macromorphological small size high complexity, height, density depend planting respect immediate physical environment. Biogenic volatile organic compound pollen be minimised by appropriate selection, their significance varies context. While this review assembled evidence-based practitioners, several important areas future research identified.

Language: Английский

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Understanding biodiversity-ecosystem service relationships in urban areas: A comprehensive literature review DOI Creative Commons
Nina Schwarz, Marco Moretti, Miguel N. Bugalho

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Ecosystem Services, Journal Year: 2017, Volume and Issue: 27, P. 161 - 171

Published: Sept. 22, 2017

Language: Английский

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The role of ‘nativeness’ in urban greening to support animal biodiversity DOI Creative Commons
Katherine Berthon, Freya Thomas, Sarah A. Bekessy

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Landscape and Urban Planning, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 205, P. 103959 - 103959

Published: Oct. 27, 2020

The classification of plant species as native or exotic has ramifications for how they are treated within urban green space policy and practice. Green spaces built managed to fulfil a range ecological social functions, decisions must be made about which plants include achieve these functions. There is growing literary emphasis on native-only planting strategies, under the assumption that will deliver greater biodiversity benefits. Yet, there remains disconnection between theoretical debates definition value nativeness, design Using systematic review, we examine relationship nativeness animal in areas. We argue both use involve value-laden decisions. roots 'native' definitions have led ambiguity its literature. Despite this ambiguity, find most studies show positive influence at least one measure biodiversity, justifying their priority plantings support animals. conclude with considerations selection greening promote biodiversity: 1) resources provides more important than origin, but 2) when doubt, 'nativeness' good surrogate whether provide local animals, allows conservation themselves; 3) flexibility scale provenance strategic responses changing climates competing objectives design.

Language: Английский

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Exotic trees contribute to urban forest diversity and ecosystem services in inner-city Cleveland, OH DOI Creative Commons
Christopher B. Riley,

Daniel A. Herms,

Mary M. Gardiner

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Urban forestry & urban greening, Journal Year: 2017, Volume and Issue: 29, P. 367 - 376

Published: Jan. 27, 2017

Language: Английский

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Alien plants as mediators of ecosystem services and disservices in urban systems: a global review DOI
Luke J. Potgieter, Mirijam Gaertner, Christoph Kueffer

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Biological Invasions, Journal Year: 2017, Volume and Issue: 19(12), P. 3571 - 3588

Published: Oct. 23, 2017

Language: Английский

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Global guidelines for the sustainable use of non-native trees to prevent tree invasions and mitigate their negative impacts DOI Creative Commons
Giuseppe Brundu, Aníbal Pauchard, Petr Pyšek

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NeoBiota, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 61, P. 65 - 116

Published: Oct. 8, 2020

Sustainably managed non-native trees deliver economic and societal benefits with limited risk of spread to adjoining areas. However, some plantations have launched invasions that cause substantial damage biodiversity ecosystem services, while others pose threats causing such impacts. The challenge is maximise the trees, minimising negative impacts preserving future options. A workshop was held in 2019 develop global guidelines for sustainable use using Council Europe – Bern Convention Code Conduct on Invasive Alien Trees as a starting point. consist eight recommendations: 1) Use native or non-invasive preference invasive trees; 2) Be aware comply international, national, regional regulations concerning 3) invasion consider change trends; 4) Design adopt tailored practices plantation site selection silvicultural management; 5) Promote implement early detection rapid response programmes; 6) tree control, habitat restoration, dealing highly modified ecosystems; 7) Engage stakeholders risks posed by caused, options 8) Develop support networks, collaborative research, information sharing trees. are first step towards building consensus precautions should be taken when introducing planting They voluntary intended complement statutory requirements under international national legislation. application achievement their goals will help conserve forest biodiversity, ensure forestry, contribute several Sustainable Development Goals United Nations linked biodiversity.

Language: Английский

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A Systematic Review of the Impact of Invasive Alien Plants on Forest Regeneration in European Temperate Forests DOI Creative Commons
Magdalena Langmaier, Katharina Lapin

Frontiers in Plant Science, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Sept. 3, 2020

Invasive alien species (IAS) are one of the major threats to global and local biodiversity. In forest ecosystems, caused by IAS include hybridization, transmission diseases competition. This review sets out analyse impact plant on regeneration, which we consider be key stages in tree ecology for survival ecosystems future. The focus study is directly relevant practitioners, managers conservation management forests. With this systematic review, aim provide an overview 48 research studies reporting and/or European temperate We followed a multi-step protocol compiling publications literature with nine search queries producing total 3,825 hits. After several reduction rounds, ended up grand papers. identified 53 vascular having negative influence regeneration Central total, 21 reported impacted 24 studies. results synthesis show that five mechanisms affect success native species: competition resources, chemical physical structural indirect through interaction other species. our measures have been recommended application at different biological invasions. associated costs required resources under-reported or not accessible reviewing scientific literature. can thus conclude it very import improve links between science practical management. expect will direction invasive aimed protecting biodiversity ecosystems.

Language: Английский

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Are street trees friendly to biodiversity? DOI
Jiajia Liu, Ferry Slik

Landscape and Urban Planning, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 218, P. 104304 - 104304

Published: Nov. 8, 2021

Language: Английский

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Can we integrate ecological approaches to improve plant selection for green infrastructure? DOI Creative Commons
Claire Farrell, Stephen J. Livesley, Stefan K. Arndt

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Urban forestry & urban greening, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 76, P. 127732 - 127732

Published: Sept. 14, 2022

Language: Английский

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