The ecological dynamics of cities are influenced not only by geophysical and biological
factors, but also by aspects of human society. In cities around the world, a pattern of higher …

Urban green infrastructure and its ecosystem services are often conceptualised in terms of a
predominantly western perspective of cities and their wider social, economic and …

Domestic (home) gardens provide opportunities for psychological and physical health
benefits, yet these environments have received less attention in terms of their therapeutic …

Residential gardens are a principal component of urban green infrastructure throughout the
world and their potential positive contributions to biodiversity are increasingly recognised …

Abstract The Luxury Effect hypothesizes a positive relationship between wealth and
biodiversity within urban areas. Understanding how urban development, both in terms of …

Background Urban ethnobotanical research in Costa Rica is rather rare and home gardens
are poorly studied so far. Investigating their biodiversity is crucial in gathering knowledge on …

Understanding the factors that influence biodiversity in urban areas is important for informing
management efforts aimed at enhancing the ecosystem services in urban settings and …

The primary threat to biodiversity is habitat loss and degradation. Private residential land
(yards) encompass large proportions of urban, suburban, and rural spaces and is among the …

As in other parts of the world, urban ecosystems in South Africa have large numbers of alien
species, many of which are invasive. Whereas invasions in South Africa's natural systems …

Visions of sustainable cities mostly conjure up well tended home and community gardens,
where owners and residents plant fruits and vegetables that supply some of their livelihood …