Effects of urbanization on species richness: a review of plants and animals
ML McKinney - Urban ecosystems, 2008 - Springer
Many studies have described the effects of urbanization on species richness. These studies
indicate that urbanization can increase or decrease species richness, depending on several …
indicate that urbanization can increase or decrease species richness, depending on several …
[PDF][PDF] Benefits of urban parks
CC Konijnendijk, M Annerstedt… - A systematic review …, 2013 - researchgate.net
Many scientific studies on urban green space start with stressing the multiple benefits of
parks and other green areas (Lyytimäki and Sipilä, 2009). There is general agreement, at …
parks and other green areas (Lyytimäki and Sipilä, 2009). There is general agreement, at …
AusTraits, a curated plant trait database for the Australian flora
We introduce the AusTraits database-a compilation of values of plant traits for taxa in the
Australian flora (hereafter AusTraits). AusTraits synthesises data on 448 traits across 28,640 …
Australian flora (hereafter AusTraits). AusTraits synthesises data on 448 traits across 28,640 …
Urbanization as a major cause of biotic homogenization
ML McKinney - Biological conservation, 2006 - Elsevier
When measured by extent and intensity, urbanization is one of the most homogenizing of all
major human activities. Cities homogenize the physical environment because they are built …
major human activities. Cities homogenize the physical environment because they are built …
Species richness in urban parks and its drivers: A review of empirical evidence
AB Nielsen, M Van Den Bosch, S Maruthaveeran… - Urban …, 2014 - Springer
There is growing recognition of urban areas as hosts for innovative ways to conserve and
promote biodiversity. Parks, as one specific type of urban green space, constitute particularly …
promote biodiversity. Parks, as one specific type of urban green space, constitute particularly …
Little left to lose: deforestation and forest degradation in Australia since European colonization
CJA Bradshaw - Journal of Plant Ecology, 2012 - academic.oup.com
Aims Australia is among one of the world's wealthiest nations; yet, its relatively small human
population (22.5 million) has been responsible for extensive deforestation and forest …
population (22.5 million) has been responsible for extensive deforestation and forest …
Promoting and preserving biodiversity in the urban forest
AA Alvey - Urban forestry & urban greening, 2006 - Elsevier
Efforts at mitigating global biodiversity loss have often focused on preserving large, intact
natural habitats. However, preserving biodiversity should also be an important goal in the …
natural habitats. However, preserving biodiversity should also be an important goal in the …
The anthropogenic sealing of soils in urban areas
R Scalenghe, FA Marsan - Landscape and urban planning, 2009 - Elsevier
The sealing of soils by impervious materials is, normally, detrimental to its ecological
functions. Exchanges of energy, water and gases are restricted or hampered and an …
functions. Exchanges of energy, water and gases are restricted or hampered and an …
Amphibian ecology and conservation in the urbanising world: a review
AJ Hamer, MJ McDonnell - Biological conservation, 2008 - Elsevier
Urbanisation currently threatens over one-third of the world's known amphibian species. The
main threats of urbanisation to amphibian populations are habitat loss, habitat fragmentation …
main threats of urbanisation to amphibian populations are habitat loss, habitat fragmentation …
Wildlife disease prevalence in human‐modified landscapes
Human‐induced landscape change associated with habitat loss and fragmentation places
wildlife populations at risk. One issue in these landscapes is a change in the prevalence of …
wildlife populations at risk. One issue in these landscapes is a change in the prevalence of …