Promoting urban biodiversity for the benefit of people and nature
Опубликована: Март 25, 2025
In
an
increasingly
urbanized
world,
urban
biodiversity
is
people's
primary
contact
with
nature.
However,
as
cities
expand
and
densify,
green
blue
spaces
their
are
under
pressure,
risking
declines
in
liveability.
This
Review
discusses
the
benefits
of
multiple
challenges
it
faces,
identifies
opportunities
pathways
towards
developing
sustainable,
biodiverse
for
both
humans
The
substantial
biological
richness
that
areas
can
harbour
helps
to
mitigate
environmental
pressures,
address
adapt
climate
change,
human
health
well-being.
challenged
by
competition
space,
pressures
declining
engagement
residents
Understanding
underlying
mechanisms
informs
efforts
create
maintain
high-quality
blue–green
infrastructure.
Biodiversity-sensitive
socially
inclusive
governance
planning
key
biodiverse,
cities.
Urban
policies
should
move
cross-sectional
approaches
coordinate
sectors
such
health,
education,
design.
Developing
shared
environments
nature
contributes
global
conservation
offers
solutions
social
faced
underpins
ecosystem
services
cities,
but
faces
from
activities,
nature,
inadequate
systems.
provided
biodiversity,
its
promotion
conservation.
Язык: Английский
Assessing the conservation value of cemeteries to urban biota worldwide
Conservation Biology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
38(6)
Опубликована: Июль 19, 2024
Abstract
Cemeteries
are
key
urban
green
spaces
with
multifaceted
societal
and
ecological
importance.
Their
biodiversity
is
shaped
by
unique
environmental
cultural
factors.
They
can
potentially
protect
rare
endangered
species,
yet
their
conservation
value
compared
other
remains
largely
unexplored.
We
sought
to
fill
this
gap
systematically
reviewing
literature
investigate
the
of
cemeteries
relative
(botanical
gardens,
institutional
premises,
natural
remnants,
parks)
comparing
species
richness
proportions
native
species.
analyzed
data
from
70
papers
covering
50
cities
in
27
countries
linear
binomial
mixed‐effects
models
at
both
site
city
level.
Cemetery
was
similar
parks,
except
for
proportion
which
parks
had
significantly
higher
(21.9%
vs.
14.2%,
p
<
0.001).
hosted
slightly
level
than
botanical
gardens
(99.7%
99.6%,
0.001)
(96.3%
94.1%,
=
0.034)
comparable
remnants
(
>
0.05).
also
or
values
premises
0.05)
a
site‐level
In
contrast,
(slopes
−0.11
−0.25,
respectively)
(4.4%
6.9%,
respectively,
0.001
both)
were
lower
areas
gardens.
The
animals,
but
plants.
Overall,
generally
least
as
valuable
some
mostly
biota.
religious
significance
suggests
they
will
remain
intact
long
term;
thus,
it
essential
prioritize
further
promote
sustainable
design
plans.
Язык: Английский
Urban Cemeteries as Biodiversity Refuges: A Comparative Study of Plant Ecobiomorphs in Central Kazakhstan
Diversity,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(11), С. 668 - 668
Опубликована: Окт. 30, 2024
Cemeteries
are
often
overlooked
in
ecological
studies,
yet
they
represent
unique
urban
microhabitats
that
contribute
to
the
preservation
of
diverse
plant
species,
including
those
adapted
various
niches.
This
study
aimed
assess
species
composition,
classifications,
and
abundance
vascular
plants
cemetery
surrounding
areas
explore
cemeteries’
role
conserving
ecobiomorph
diversity
arid
climates.
identified
79
from
23
families
within
compared
with
31
11
area.
The
community
was
dominated
by
mesophytes,
suggesting
favorable
stable
conditions
for
growth,
while
xerophytes
were
more
common
areas,
indicating
harsher,
drier
conditions.
life
forms,
perennial
herbs,
shrubs,
trees,
significantly
higher
cemetery,
a
complex
resilient
ecosystem.
Our
demonstrates
cemeteries
act
as
vital
refuges
biodiversity.
They
offer
ecosystem
structures
areas.
These
findings
emphasize
critical
play
biodiversity
conservation,
particularly
increasingly
environments.
Язык: Английский
Life in the deadlands: unearthing reasons for visiting and visitor perceptions of wildlife in London’s Magnificent Seven cemeteries
Journal of Urban Ecology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Abstract
Cemeteries,
traditionally
reserved
for
mourning,
are
also
valuable
urban
green
spaces
contributing
to
ecosystem
services,
wildlife
habitats,
and
human
well-being.
This
study
focuses
on
London’s
Magnificent
Seven
cemeteries,
which
vary
in
habitat
usage,
from
semi-wild
nature
reserves
active
burial
sites.
In
autumn
2023,
we
conducted
non-participatory
observations
of
activities
presence,
surveyed
visitors
(n
=
176)
regarding
their
perceptions
birds
(crows,
magpies,
parakeets,
robins,
owls,
blackbirds),
mammals
(fox,
grey
squirrel,
bats,
rats,
cats,
hedgehogs,
rabbits,
deer)
(e.g.
biking,
dog
walking,
picnicking).
Our
showed
that
primarily
engaged
solitary
or
accompanied
walks.
Observed
animals
included
crows
(Corvus
spp.)
pigeons
(Columba
spp.),
as
well
squirrels
(Sciurus
carolinensis)
foxes
(Vulpes
vulpes).
Regarding
visitor
perceptions,
was
generally
perceived
positively,
with
invasive
ring-necked
parakeets
(Psittacula
krameri)
non-native
occasionally
evoking
negative
perceptions.
Activities
like
grave
visiting
walks
widely
accepted,
while
picnicking,
biking
sports
less
favored,
younger
participants
locals
being
more
accepting
lively
activities.
Urban
cemeteries
play
multifunctional
roles
beyond
offering
recreation
habitats.
highlights
the
importance
recognizing
critical
refuges
both
people
wildlife,
demonstrating
sacred
grounds
wilderness
can
coexist
create
restorative
busy
cities.
The
future
survival
inner-city
depends
rejuvenation
integration
into
local
communities,
enabling
them
act
nature-based
solutions
withstand
development
pressures.
Язык: Английский