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What does urbanization actually mean? A framework for urban metrics in wildlife research.

Published online: 21 Jul 2020

Authors: Moll, R. J. & Cepek, J. D. & Lorch, P. D. & Dennis, P. M. & Tans, E. & Robison, T. & Millspaugh, J. J. & Montgomery, R. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Extensive research has demonstrated that urbanization strongly alters ecological processes, often perniciously. However, quantifying the magnitude of ...

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Lichens as ecological indicators in urban areas: beyond the effects of pollutants.

Published online: 14 Jan 2015

Authors: Munzi, S. & Correia, O. & Silva, P. & Lopes, N. & Freitas, C. & Branquinho, C. & Pinho, P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In this work, we hypothesized that in urban areas with reduced pollution levels, local climatic conditions can be an important driver of lichen divers...

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NatureScot Research Report 1328 - The ecological value of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDSs) in maintaining genetic diversity in urban areas.

Published online: 24 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Jehle, R. & Hall, J. & Hook, S. A. & King, S. & MacArthur, K. & Miró, A. & Rae, M. & O'Brien, D.

Content type: Reports

This report investigates the genetic variation of common frog populations (Rana temporaria) breeding in sustainable urban drainage system (SuDS) ponds...

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Managing urban ecosystems for goods and services.

Published online: 31 Jul 2013

Authors: Gaston, K. J. & Ávila-Jiménez, M. L. & Edmondson, J. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Concomitant with the rise in the proportion of the global human population that resides in urban areas has been growth in awareness of the importance ...

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Denser and greener cities: green interventions to achieve both urban density and nature.

Published online: 29 Mar 2023

Authors: McDonald, R. I. & Aronson, M. F. J. & Beatley, T. & Beller, E. & Bazo, M. & Grossinger, R. & Jessup, K. & Mansur, A. V. & Oliveira, J. A. P. de & Panlasigui, S. & Burg, J. & Pevzner, N. & Shanahan, D. & Stoneburner, L. & Rudd, A. & Spotswood, E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Green spaces in urban areas-like remnant habitat, parks, constructed wetlands, and street trees-supply multiple benefits. Many studies show green spac...

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Cultural stewardship in urban spaces: reviving indigenous knowledge for the restoration of nature.

Published online: 07 Nov 2024

Authors: Walker, E. & Jowett, T. & Whaanga, H. & Wehi, P. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Relationships to nature are important for the health and well-being of peoples globally and should be actively protected. Indigenous Maori people in A...

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What makes urban parks good for California quail? Evaluating park suitability, species persistence, and the potential for reintroduction into a large urban national park.

Published online: 29 Mar 2022

Authors: Iknayan, K. J. & Wheeler, M. M. & Safran, S. M. & Young, J. S. & Spotswood, E. N.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Preserving and restoring wildlife in urban areas benefits both urban ecosystems and the well-being of urban residents. While urban wildlife conservati...

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Balanced spatial distribution of green areas creates healthier urban landscapes.

Published online: 20 Sep 2022

Authors: Cirino, D. W. & Tambosi, L. R. & Mauad, T. & Freitas, S. R. de & Metzger, J. P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The benefits of green infrastructure on human well-being in urban areas are already well-established, with strong evidence of the positive effects of ...

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Social values for biodiversity and carbon flow in cities.

Published online: 17 Dec 2024

Authors: Lampinen, J. & García-Antúnez, O. & Jalkanen, J. & Havu, M. & Olafsson, A. S. & Gulsrud, N. M. & Raymond, C. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Urban green areas contribute to climate change mitigation, support biodiversity and host a wide range of social values important for urban residents. ...

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Nature interactions and their associations with connection to nature and well-being varies between different types of green spaces.

Published online: 22 Sep 2023

Authors: Fleming, W. & Shwartz, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Increasing urbanization leads to greater loss of interaction with nature over time in a process described as the extinction of experience. Urban green...

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