[HTML][HTML] Biodiversity potential of burial places–a review on the flora and fauna of cemeteries and churchyards

V Löki, B Deák, AB Lukács, A Molnár - Global Ecology and Conservation, 2019 - Elsevier
During the past centuries human-induced land use changes resulted in a considerable loss
of natural habitats worldwide. In transformed landscapes historical burial places such as …

Untangling the role of urban ecosystems as habitats for endangered plant species

G Planchuelo, M von Der Lippe, I Kowarik - Landscape and Urban Planning, 2019 - Elsevier
As urbanization accelerates globally, a better understanding of how cities contribute to
biodiversity conservation is increasingly pressing. Previous studies reveal that cities can …

Spontaneous plant diversity in urban contexts: a review of its impact and importance

D Ilie, S Cosmulescu - Diversity, 2023 - mdpi.com
To promote sustainability in urban green spaces, it is necessary to know the diversity of
spontaneous species in these spaces. Based on the investigation and analysis of the …

[HTML][HTML] Cemetery types and the biodiversity of vascular plants–A case study from south-eastern Poland

R Nowińska, A Czarna, M Kozłowska - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2020 - Elsevier
Burial sites shaped in accordance with the traditions cherished by the local community are a
foundation of cultural identity and valuable components of the cultural landscape. The aim of …

Predictors of conservation value of Turkish cemeteries: a case study using orchids

V Löki, A Molnár, K Süveges, H Heimeier… - Landscape and urban …, 2019 - Elsevier
In the face of worldwide habitat loss, the role of human-shaped habitats in conserving
biodiversity is becoming increasingly important. Due to their special cultural role, cemeteries …

Roadside verges and cemeteries: Comparative analysis of anthropogenic orchid habitats in the Eastern Mediterranean

R Fekete, V Löki, R Urgyán, K Süveges… - Ecology and …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Several important habitats have become threatened in the last few centuries in the
Mediterranean Basin due to major changes adopted in land‐use practices. The consequent …

Sacred sites as habitats of culturally important plant species in an Indian megacity

D Gopal, M von der Lippe, I Kowarik - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2018 - Elsevier
Cultural ecosystem services related to urban green spaces contribute significantly to
liveable cities. While previous studies highlight the intersection of cultural ecosystem …

Sacred sites, biodiversity and urbanization in an Indian megacity

D Gopal, M von der Lippe, I Kowarik - Urban ecosystems, 2019 - Springer
In an era of rapid urban growth, conserving biodiverse urban green spaces is challenging,
especially in developing countries. Culturally protected areas including sacred sites are …

The church garden as an element improving the quality of city life–A case study in Warsaw

M Kaczyńska - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2020 - Elsevier
The subject of the paper are gardens associated with the Roman Catholic parish churches
of the Warsaw Archdiocese. Church gardens derive from tradition of former churchyards …

Cultural ecosystem services and the conservation challenges for an Indigenous people's aquatic protected area practice

R Vave, AM Friedlander, JN Kittinger… - Conservation …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Globally, protected areas associated with sacred sites and cemeteries are an emerging area
of research. However, they are biased toward terrestrial systems. In Fiji, funerary protected …