Urban green spaces with high connectivity and complex vegetation promote occupancy and richness of birds in a tropical megacity
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DOI: 10.1007/s11252-024-01612-3
Abstract: Urban growth often leads to land-use changes that result in biodiversity loss and reduced human benefits. In urban zones, green areas facilitate physicochemical processes (such as carbon capture, reducing environmental temperature and noise pollution), offer… read more here.
Keywords: richness; bird; occupancy richness; green spaces ... See more keywords
Perceived importance of and satisfaction with nature observation activities in urban green areas
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jort.2019.100227
Abstract: Abstract One way to spread awareness about the importance of nature in cities, is to attract more outdoor recreationists to observe and learn about nature in green areas. In order to do so, urban planners… read more here.
Keywords: nature observation; satisfaction nature; green areas; nature ... See more keywords
Aphid–parasitoid diversity in urban green areas: a background for conservative control strategies
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DOI: 10.1080/14888386.2018.1503970
Abstract: ABSTRACT Plant–aphid–parasitoid associations in urban green areas of the north-eastern Iberian Peninsula were analysed to identify the diversity of aphid parasitoid species, their trophic relationships and to improve the results of biological control efforts. In… read more here.
Keywords: aphid parasitoid; control; parasitoid diversity; urban green ... See more keywords
Phyllosphere bacterial communities in urban green areas throughout Europe relate to urban intensity.
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DOI: 10.1093/femsec/fiac106
Abstract: The phyllosphere harbours a diverse and specific bacterial community, which influences plant health and ecosystem functioning. In this study, we investigated the impact of urban green areas connectivity and size on the composition and diversity… read more here.
Keywords: phyllosphere bacterial; green areas; urban green; bacterial communities ... See more keywords
Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Differences in Results of Quantitative Winter Studies on Selected Species of Corvids in Urban Green Areas
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DOI: 10.1134/s1067413619010107
Abstract: Winter quantitative studies on the Rook Corvus frugilegus, Hooded Crow Corvus cornix and Jackdaw Corvus monedula were conducted independently by two observers in the season 1999/2000 in fragments of urban green areas in Bydgoszcz and… read more here.
Keywords: statistically significant; observer effect; green areas; effect ... See more keywords
Perceptions of spatial patterns of visitors in urban green spaces for the sustainability of smart city
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DOI: 10.1177/15501477211034069
Abstract: Urban green spaces are really vital for the well-being of human in urban areas. In urban planning for green space site selection, the study of the bond among the usage of green spaces and their… read more here.
Keywords: green spaces; urban green; green parks; smart city ... See more keywords
CITY HOTSPOT: LINKAGES BETWEEN ECOSYSTEM SERVICES AND BIODIVERSITY OF URBAN GREEN AREAS
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DOI: 10.14720/aas.2017.109.1.11
Abstract: Green areas in cities and their ecosystem services (ES) offer residents various benefits. The range of services depends on biodiversity of a green space. The aim was to determine the relationship between biodiversity in different… read more here.
Keywords: biodiversity; areas city; green areas; ecosystem services ... See more keywords
A fuzzy-based methodological proposal for analysing green areas in urban neighborhoods.
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DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765202220210015
Abstract: The reduction of the green areas due to the growth of the built-up areas has affected the environmental quality in cities. Nevertheless, some uncertainties remain about the adequate amount of such areas in the urban… read more here.
Keywords: methodological proposal; methodology; areas urban; green areas ... See more keywords
Biomass from Green Areas and Its Use for Energy Purposes
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DOI: 10.3390/app13116517
Abstract: In the current situation, fossil fuels are the primary source for electricity production. As a result of activities related to environmental protection, other sources are also used to produce energy. One of the renewable sources… read more here.
Keywords: green areas; energy; biomass; coniferous sawdust ... See more keywords
Nature-Based Management of Lawns—Enhancing Biodiversity in Urban Green Infrastructure
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DOI: 10.3390/app14051705
Abstract: Urban green areas have multifunctional benefits that may mitigate unfavorable health and ecological effects. Green areas represent important biodiversity hideouts in anthropogenic regions. Lawns are the most common elements of urban greenery, covering a considerable… read more here.
Keywords: biodiversity; urban green; lawn variants; green areas ... See more keywords
Improvement in the Adaptation and Resilience of the Green Areas of Yerevan City to Climate–Ecological Challenges
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DOI: 10.3390/atmos15040473
Abstract: The services provided by green infrastructures may lead to a decrease in climate-related ecological, social, and health risks, especially in the urban environment. Consequently, the best guarantee to make this environment as safe as possible… read more here.
Keywords: climatic ecological; climate; yerevan city; city ... See more keywords