Understanding how urban forests developed their current patterns of tree canopy cover,
species composition, and diversity requires an appreciation of historical legacy effects …

Urban ecology and its theories are increasingly poised to contribute to urban sustainability,
through both basic understanding and action. We present a conceptual framework that …

Many of the world's major cities have implemented tree planting programs based on
assumed environmental and social benefits of urban forests. Recent studies have …

Long-standing attention has been given to urban vitality and its association with the built
environment (BE). However, the multiplicity and complex impacts of BE factors that shape …

Cities are expanding green infrastructure to enhance resilience and ecosystem services.
Although green infrastructure is promoted for its multifunctionality, projects are typically sited …

Landscape connectivity is critical for ecosystem health and biodiversity conservation, yet
urbanization is increasing habitat fragmentation. Green corridors that connect isolated …

Ecosystems and landscapes around the world have become increasingly domesticated
through urbanization. Cities have been the engines of socioeconomic development but also …

Environmental degradation caused by rapid urbanization is a pressing global issue.
However, little is known about how urban changes operate and affect environments across …

Nature‐Based Solutions (NBS) are solutions to societal challenges that are inspired and
supported by nature. The European Commission requested the EKLIPSE project to help …

Cities are particularly prone to the effects of climate change. One way for cities to adapt is by
enhancing their green infrastructure (GI) to mitigate the impacts of heat waves and flooding …