Ecosystem service research has long been dominated by a monetary interpretation of value,
neglecting other social perspectives on the importance of ecosystems for human well-being …

Recent research has demonstrated that ponds contribute a great deal to biodiversity at a
regional level as networks of habitat patches that also act as 'step** stones' to facilitate the …

Contemporary epidemiological methods testing the associations between green space and
psychological well-being treat all vegetation cover as equal. However, there is very good …

There has been growing interest in policy and among scholars to consider culture as an
aspect of sustainable development and even as a fourth pillar. However, until recently, the …

Ponds are among the most biodiverse and ecologically important freshwater habitats
globally and may provide a significant opportunity to mitigate anthropogenic pressures and …

This study explores whether general specification or specific types of green spaces are
associated with mental and general health. A sample of 5,148 respondents from the …

Urbanization is a global process contributing to the loss and fragmentation of natural
habitats. Many studies have focused on the biological response of terrestrial taxa and …

Wastewater reuse has been recognized as an encouraging solution to cope with the
problem of water scarcity around the globe. Adopting Integrated Water Resources …

Cultural norms for landscape appearance may affect preferences for and adoption of
ecological design in exurban residential landscapes, a rapidly growing land use that covers …

The cooling effects of wetlands, which form “urban cooling islands”(UCIs), are important for
mitigating urban heat island effects. Ten reservoirs/lakes and five rivers in Bei**g are …