Urban and periurban forests, which are integrated within the concept of Green Infrastructure,
provide important Ecosystem Services, including air purification. In this study, we quantified …

Abstract Target 2 of the European Biodiversity Strategy promotes the maintenance and
enhancement of ecosystem services<(ES) as well as the restoration of at least 15% of …

Several international initiatives, including the European Biodiversity Strategy to 2020,
promote the identification and mapping of ecosystems as basic tools for the conservation of …

In promoting biodiversity conservation and ecosystem service capacity, landscape
connectivity is considered a critical feature to counteract the negative effects of …

Reconnecting natural habitats and improving agroecosystem conditions are strategic targets
set by several European policies. In order to combine both of these needs, the European …

A large number of green infrastructure (GI) projects have recently been proposed, planned
and implemented in European cities following the adoption of the GI strategy by the EU …

Abstract Land Use and Land Cover Changes (LULCC) are recognized among the main
drivers affecting biodiversity and ecosystem services. Especially in areas with high …

According to advances in phytogeographic knowledge, a revision of boundaries for the
Italian Ecoregions have been made. Main changes relate to the southern and eastern limits …

Urban–rural interfaces represent complex systems that require complex solutions for
sustainable development and resilience against pollution, habitat fragmentation, biodiversity …

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