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Collembola (springtails) of Mary Mix McDonald Woods and nearby upland forests in Northeastern Illinois, USA.

Published online: 18 Jan 2023

Published by: USA, Synthesis Center for Conservation and Restoration

Authors: Steffen, J.

Content type: Miscellaneous

This catalog provides information on Collembola (springtails) collected as part of a year-long study of microarthropods in the leaf litter, soil surfa...

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Soil mites of Mary Mix McDonald Woods and nearby upland forests in Northeastern Illinois, USA.

Published online: 18 Jan 2023

Published by: USA, Synthesis Center for Conservation and Restoration

Authors: Steffen, J.

Content type: Miscellaneous

This catalogue provides information on morphological characteristics of soil mites collected in mesic, dry mesic, upland forest, and buckthorn communi...

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Effects of land use at a landscape scale on bumblebee nest density and survival.

Published online: 01 Dec 2010

Authors: Goulson, D. & Lepais, O. & O'Connor, S. & Osborne, J. L. & Sanderson, R. A. & Cussans, J. & Goffe, L. & Darvill, B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

We have little idea how landscape-scale factors influence the success of wild bumblebee nests over time. Here for the first time we use molecular mark...

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The contribution of constructed green infrastructure to urban biodiversity: a synthesis and meta-analysis.

Published online: 21 Jul 2020

Authors: Filazzola, A. & Shrestha, N. & MacIvor, J. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The development of buildings and other infrastructure in cities is viewed as a threat to local biodiversity and ecosystem functioning because natural ...

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In defence of urban community gardens.

Published online: 09 Jul 2024

Authors: Egerer, M. & Karlebowski, S. & Conitz, F. & Neumann, A. E. & Schmack, J. M. & Sturm, U.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

With the boom in urban living has come a boom in urban gardening. In particular, urban community gardening is an increasingly popular form of horticul...

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Caretaking, accomplishment and connection to nature: the 'gardening triad' and its role in new community gardeners' engagement, and social and emotional well-being.

Published online: 14 Nov 2024

Authors: Alaimo, K. & Coringrato, E. & Lacy, K. & Hébert, J. R. & Beavers, A. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Understanding how activities in natural settings, such as gardening, improve health and well-being is important for designing nature-based health inte...

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The potential of gardening and other plant-related interventions to reduce symptoms of depression: a systematic review of non-randomized controlled trials and uncontrolled studies.

Published online: 27 Jan 2025

Authors: Rosa, C. D. & Chaves, T. S. & Collado, S. & Larson, L. R. & Lee, K. J. & Profice, C. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Previous systematic reviews have examined the effect of horticultural interventions (e.g., taking care of plants, planting, gardening) on individuals'...

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Gardening for wildlife: a mixed-methods exploration of the factors underlying engagement in wildlife-friendly gardening.

Published online: 04 Sep 2023

Authors: García-Antúnez, O. & Lindgaard, J. & Lampinen, J. & Olafsson, A. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Private domestic gardens have immense potential to contribute to urban biodiversity conservation. However, they are divided into small private plots a...

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How to increase nature connectedness? Effectiveness and mechanisms of a gratitude journal intervention.

Published online: 17 Dec 2024

Authors: Samus, A. & Dickinson, K. J. M. & Freeman, C. & Heezik, Y. van

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Nature connectedness can promote pro-environmental behaviour and psychological well-being, but little is known about how nature connectedness can be s...

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School garden and instructional interventions foster children's interest in nature.

Published online: 09 Jul 2024

Authors: Kong ChuWei & Chen Jin

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Children's interest in nature is crucial for their understanding and appreciation of the natural environment, as well as for their mental health and b...

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