[HTML][HTML] Towards optimized runoff reduction by urban tree cover: A review of key physical tree traits, site conditions, and management strategies
In this study, we conducted a systematic literature review to determine the physical tree
traits, site conditions, and urban forest management strategies that provide optimal …
traits, site conditions, and urban forest management strategies that provide optimal …
[HTML][HTML] An overview of the role of forests in climate change mitigation
Nowadays, climate change is recognized as one of the biggest problems the world is facing,
posing a potential threat to the environment and almost all aspects of human life. Since the …
posing a potential threat to the environment and almost all aspects of human life. Since the …
A large but transient carbon sink from urbanization and rural depopulation in China
China has experienced unprecedented urbanization and associated rural depopulation
during recent decades alongside a massive increase in the total population. By using …
during recent decades alongside a massive increase in the total population. By using …
Keys to better planning and integrating urban tree planting initiatives
Urban tree planting initiatives have been blooming worldwide to help tackle climate change
and nurture healthy living environments for people and biodiversity. Many initiatives are …
and nurture healthy living environments for people and biodiversity. Many initiatives are …
Satellite‐based evidence highlights a considerable increase of urban tree cooling benefits from 2000 to 2015
Tree planting is a prevalent strategy to mitigate urban heat. Tree cooling efficiency (TCE),
defined as the temperature reduction for a 1% tree cover increase, plays an important role in …
defined as the temperature reduction for a 1% tree cover increase, plays an important role in …
Strong relationships between urbanization, landscape structure, and ecosystem service multifunctionality in urban forest fragments
Urban forest fragments are highly multifunctional and provide many ecosystem services to
people. However, the expansion and densification of cities is threatening this particular type …
people. However, the expansion and densification of cities is threatening this particular type …
Emerging challenges of air pollution and particulate matter in China, India, and Pakistan and mitigating solutions
This study examines point and non-point sources of air pollution and particulate matter and
their associated socioeconomic and health impacts in South Asian countries, primarily India …
their associated socioeconomic and health impacts in South Asian countries, primarily India …
Impacts of urbanisation on vegetation dynamics in Chinese cities
Urbanisation is a global phenomenon that dramatically impacts ecosystems and their
services. In recent years, urbanisation in China increased substantially. To improve the …
services. In recent years, urbanisation in China increased substantially. To improve the …
[HTML][HTML] Spatio-temporal changes in urban green space in 107 Chinese cities (1990–2019): The role of economic drivers and policy
Urban green space (UGS) has gained increasing attention due to its environmental and
social functions. However, the compound effects of climate change, population growth and …
social functions. However, the compound effects of climate change, population growth and …
Urban green infrastructure in the Global South
Urban green infrastructure (UGI) aims to strategically develop green and blue space
networks that contribute to human health and wellbeing, urban sustainability and climate …
networks that contribute to human health and wellbeing, urban sustainability and climate …