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Extensive research has demonstrated that urbanization strongly alters ecological processes, often perniciously. However, quantifying the magnitude of ...
Read moreIn this work, we hypothesized that in urban areas with reduced pollution levels, local climatic conditions can be an important driver of lichen divers...
Read moreConcomitant with the rise in the proportion of the global human population that resides in urban areas has been growth in awareness of the importance ...
Read morePreserving and restoring wildlife in urban areas benefits both urban ecosystems and the well-being of urban residents. While urban wildlife conservati...
Read moreUrban expansion poses a major threat to wildlife populations. Biodiversity-friendly urban landscapes could deliver benefits for both wildlife and peop...
Read moreMature urban trees improve air quality, reduce storm water run-off and sequester carbon. Municipal agencies establish forests of native juvenile trees...
Read moreAs our cities continue to grow, we should defend the protection of natural areas and even try to create new space for nature within this urban fabric....
Read moreInvasive alien plant species (IAPs) in urban areas can have detrimental effects on biodiversity, ecosystem services and human well-being. Urban areas ...
Read moreAt present, there is limited knowledge of how best to reconcile urban development with biodiversity conservation, and in particular whether population...
Read moreThe assessment of multihazard risks in urban areas poses particular difficulties due to the different temporal and spatial scales of hazardous events ...
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