Ecosystem disservices research: A review of the state of the art with a focus on cities
P Von Döhren, D Haase - Ecological indicators, 2015 - Elsevier
Ecosystem services, the benefits produced by ecosystem functions and structures for human
well-being, have received continuous international attention since the publication of the …
well-being, have received continuous international attention since the publication of the …
Unexploited opportunities in understanding liveable and biodiverse cities. A review on urban biodiversity perception and valuation
A Botzat, LK Fischer, I Kowarik - Global environmental change, 2016 - Elsevier
Many researchers and policymakers from various disciplines highlight the role of urban
biodiversity in delivering ecosystem services to enhance human wellbeing in a rapidly …
biodiversity in delivering ecosystem services to enhance human wellbeing in a rapidly …
[HTML][HTML] Seven lessons for planning nature-based solutions in cities
N Frantzeskaki - Environmental science & policy, 2019 - Elsevier
Nature-based solutions are proliferating in European cities over the past years as viable
solutions to urban challenges such as climate change, urban degeneration and aging …
solutions to urban challenges such as climate change, urban degeneration and aging …
Go greener, feel better? The positive effects of biodiversity on the well-being of individuals visiting urban and peri-urban green areas
The literature on human experience in green environments had widely showed the positive
outcomes of getting in contact with nature. This study addresses the issue of whether urban …
outcomes of getting in contact with nature. This study addresses the issue of whether urban …
The role of informal green spaces in reducing inequalities in urban green space availability to children and seniors
Urban green spaces (UGS) offer a wide range of ecosystem services to city dwellers,
contributing to their health and well-being. The resources of formally designated UGS, such …
contributing to their health and well-being. The resources of formally designated UGS, such …
Evolution and future of urban ecological science: ecology in, of, and for the city
The contrast between ecology in cities and ecology of cities has emphasized the increasing
scope of urban ecosystem research. Ecology in focuses on terrestrial and aquatic patches …
scope of urban ecosystem research. Ecology in focuses on terrestrial and aquatic patches …
Urban biodiversity, ecosystems and the city. Insights from 50 years of the Berlin School of urban ecology
I Kowarik - Landscape and Urban Planning, 2023 - Elsevier
In the face of accelerating urbanization, urban ecology is an important multidisciplinary
science for developing future cities, with roots in many fields of research. In light of the …
science for developing future cities, with roots in many fields of research. In light of the …
Urban wilderness: Supply, demand, and access
I Kowarik - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2018 - Elsevier
The concept of urban wilderness feels like a paradox since natural and urban environments
have long been viewed as antithetical. Today, however, wilderness is high on the urban …
have long been viewed as antithetical. Today, however, wilderness is high on the urban …
Preferences for cultural urban ecosystem services: Comparing attitudes, perception, and use
C Bertram, K Rehdanz - Ecosystem services, 2015 - Elsevier
Urban green spaces, including parks, provide numerous ecosystem services (ES) for city
inhabitants. Besides provisioning and regulating services, they also provide cultural services …
inhabitants. Besides provisioning and regulating services, they also provide cultural services …
[HTML][HTML] Informal urban greenspace: A typology and trilingual systematic review of its role for urban residents and trends in the literature
CDD Rupprecht, JA Byrne - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2014 - Elsevier
Urban greenspace is vital in fulfilling people's nature needs. Informal urban greenspace
(IGS) such as vacant lots, street or railway verges and riverbanks is an often-overlooked part …
(IGS) such as vacant lots, street or railway verges and riverbanks is an often-overlooked part …