Urbanization remains a single predominant factor that is continuously linked to the
destruction of urban green spaces. This has created a knowledge gap of limited attention to …

Urbanization is one of the most intensive and rapid human-driven factors that threat
biodiversity. Finding an indicator of species community responses to urbanization is crucial …

The use of urban nature and its correlation with socio-economic and cultural conditions of
urban dwellers were subject to a multitude of scientific studies in the last years. Nature and …

To ensure that cities and urban ecosystems support human wellbeing and overall quality of
life we need conceptual frameworks that can connect different scientific disciplines as well …

Names: Douglas, Ian, 1936–editor.| Routledge (Firm) Title: The Routledge handbook of
urban ecology/edited by Ian Douglas, Pippin Anderson, David Goode, Michael C. Houck …

Aim Urban environments around the world share many features in common, including the
local extinction of native plant species. We tested the hypothesis that similarity in …

Mature urban trees improve air quality, reduce storm water run‐off and sequester carbon.
Municipal agencies establish forests of native juvenile trees to enhance these and other …

In cities, naturally regenerating plant populations are critical in sustaining both ecological
function and ecosystem services. However, scientists have a limited understanding of the …

Urban areas are among the most heavily managed landscapes in the world, yet they harbor
a remarkable richness of species. Private yards are common habitats in urban areas and are …

Urban forests are highly fragmented in mega-cites, acting as islands in terms of preserving
species diversity. To maintain the ecological services of urban forests, management …