Urban areas can be differently anthropized; often, high-density populations lead to higher
amounts of pollution. Nowadays, ornamental plants can represent important living …

It is through urban biodiversity that the majority of humans experience nature on a daily
basis. As cities expand globally, it is increasingly important to understand how biodiversity is …

A nature-based approach to climate resilience aims to challenge and re-frame conventional
environmental management methods by refocusing solutions from technological strategies …

HIGHLIGHTS Vegetation structure and composition were measured in four major green
space types Remnants and golf courses supported highest native plant richness Residential …

Pollution caused by particles with aerodynamic diameters less than 2.5 μm (PM 2.5) is now
a major environmental problem in many Asian cities. Planting more trees has been …

Effective planning for biodiversity in cities and towns is increasingly important as urban
areas and their human populations grow, both to achieve conservation goals and because …

Vegetation is one of the main resources involve in ecosystem functioning and providing
ecosystem services in urban areas. Little is known on the landscape structure patterns of …

Landscape preferences shape decision-making and drive the ecological outcomes of urban
landscapes. We investigate how people's landscape preferences are shaped by the green …

While we know that urban vegetation is often distributed unequally, most studies have been
undertaken in cities with relatively high levels of income inequality, using a single measure …

Diversity in the urban forest is important as it reduces risks from pests and diseases and from
climate change and improves resilience in the supply of ecosystem services. To manage …