Wildlife has existed in urban areas since records began. However, the discipline of urban
ecology is relatively new and one that is undergoing rapid growth. All wildlife in urban areas …

As one of the five major global environmental problems, invasive species have posed
serious threats to native ecosystems, public health, and regional economies. Although much …

The continuous increase in urbanization has been perceived as a major threat for
biodiversity, particularly within tropical regions. Urban areas, however, may still provide …

Mangrove forests are one of the most productive and seriously threatened ecosystems in the
world. The widespread invasion of Spartina alterniflora has seriously imperiled the security …

About 52% of the world's population now lives in urban areas, and 41% of urban land in
developed countries is used for residential areas. The amount and quality of residential …

Environmental flow is increasingly used in restoring degraded riparian vegetation. To
assess the impact of environmental flow on plant community characteristics and to provide a …

In an age of Anthropocene, the urban landscapes are recognised as the 'hotspots' of human-
mediated alien species introductions. As the cities provide an ideal natural experimental …

Most trees and other woody plants growing within urban areas are deliberately cultivated
native or non-native plants. Opportunities for spontaneous establishment and spread of …

Understanding the factors driving the variation in urban green space and plant communities
in heterogeneous urban landscapes is crucial for maintaining biodiversity and important …

Urbanization effects on ecosystem functions are both important and complex, characterized
by scale multiplicity, spatial heterogeneity, and intensive human disturbances. Integrating …