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Evaluating the potential for bird-habitat models to support biodiversity-friendly urban planning.

Published online: 02 Dec 2020

Authors: Plummer, K. E. & Gillings, S. & Siriwardena, G. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Urban expansion poses a major threat to wildlife populations. Biodiversity-friendly urban landscapes could deliver benefits for both wildlife and peop...

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Land sharing vs. land sparing: does the compact city reconcile urban development and biodiversity conservation?

Published online: 08 Oct 2014

Authors: Soga, M. & Yamaura, Y. & Koike, S. & Gaston, K. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

As cities around the world rapidly expand, there is an urgent need to implement the best development form to minimize the negative impacts of urbaniza...

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Using butterfly survey data to model habitat associations in urban developments.

Published online: 14 Jul 2024

Authors: Cooper, J. E. J. & Plummer, K. E. & Middlebrook, I. & Siriwardena, G. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

One approach for measuring the potential biodiversity in new urban construction projects is through ecological models that predict how wildlife will r...

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Greenery hypothesis: an evolutionary explanation for why presence/absence of green affects humans.

Published online: 09 Jul 2024

Authors: Fukano, Y. & Soga, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

A growing body of empirical evidence shows that experiences of nature provide people with diverse psychological benefits, including improved cognitive...

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Using anonymized mobility data to reduce inequality in the availability and use of urban parks.

Published online: 10 Sep 2024

Authors: Filazzola, A. & Xie, G. & Birchard, K. & Shrestha, N. & Brown, D. & MacIvor, J. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Parks are an integral component of cities. Ensuring city residents have equitable and easy access to parks is crucial for human well-being. In tempera...

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Ask the locals - urban land management driven by local perceptions of cultural benefits.

Published online: 04 Nov 2020

Authors: Jones, L. & Holland, R. A. & Ball, J. & Sykes, T. & Taylor, G. & Ingwall-King, L. & Snaddon, J. L. & Peh, K. S. H.

Content type: Blog

This paper summarizes a study which aims to explore new ways to measure cultural benefits in Riverside Park, an urban park in Southampton, UK. As peop...

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An experimental test of the impact of avian diversity on attentional benefits and enjoyment of people experiencing urban green-space.

Published online: 07 Aug 2022

Authors: Douglas, J. W. A. & Evans, K. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Biodiversity may play a key role in generating the well-being benefits of visiting green-spaces. The ability of people to accurately perceive variatio...

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A narrative review of reviews of nature exposure and human health and well-being in the UK.

Published online: 18 Apr 2024

Published by: Natural England

Content type: Reports

This narrative review discusses the interconnectedness of nature and human health and well-being, highlighting nature's crucial role in providing esse...

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Urban green space soundscapes and their perceived restorativeness.

Published online: 22 Oct 2021

Authors: Uebel, K. & Marselle, M. & Dean, A. J. & Rhodes, J. R. & Bonn, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

The positive influence of urban green spaces on human health and well-being is well known while the pathways are little understood. Past research has ...

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People and Nature Survey Analysis: Findings Report.

Published online: 19 Oct 2023

Published by: UK, Natural England & IFF Research

Content type: Reports

The purpose of this exercise was to provide additional insight to the previously published annual reports in the following areas: Ethnic minority grou...

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