Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Exposed-Lawn Soils from 28 Urban Parks in the Megacity Guangzhou: Occurrence, Sources, and Human Health Implications
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DOI: 10.1007/s00244-017-0397-6
Abstract: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in urban soils may pose a serious threat to human health via oral ingestion, dermal absorption, and particulate inhalation, especially in public parks and playgrounds, with children and senior citizens showing… read more here.
Keywords: polycyclic aromatic; exposed lawn; lawn soils; health ... See more keywords
Birds biodiversity in urban and periurban forests: environmental determinants at local and landscape scales
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DOI: 10.1007/s11252-018-0757-7
Abstract: A significant decline in biodiversity is associated with the current and upcoming degree of urbanization. A challenging strategy to address this conflict is to make urban growth compatible with biodiversity protection and in this context… read more here.
Keywords: urban periurban; biodiversity urban; birds biodiversity; landscape ... See more keywords
Health risk evaluation of heavy metals in green land soils from urban parks in Urumqi, northwest China
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-0737-0
Abstract: Here, we sampled, tested, and analyzed heavy metals in soil obtained from green land in urban parks of Urumqi. Analysis included soil nutrient contents, particle size distribution, and health risks of heavy metal contaminants. Results… read more here.
Keywords: risk; green land; heavy metals; soil ... See more keywords
Role of Space Qualities of Urban Parks on Mood Change
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DOI: 10.1007/s12646-017-0434-6
Abstract: Current literature shows an adequate evidence of the importance of urban parks on people health, especially to reduce stress. Nevertheless, space quality must be considered. This research presents people’s perception of the relationship between space… read more here.
Keywords: mood state; urban parks; space; tree greening ... See more keywords
Collembolan biodiversity in Mediterranean urban parks: impact of history, urbanization, management and soil characteristics
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apsoil.2017.03.022
Abstract: Abstract Urban parks provide esthetic and recreational services and improve the quality of life in cities. Sometimes considered as biodiversity hot-spots in cities, they are subjected to different management practices which may affect soil biological… read more here.
Keywords: urbanization; land; management; history ... See more keywords
Health risk assessment and bioaccessibilities of heavy metals for children in soil and dust from urban parks and schools of Jiaozuo, China.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.110157
Abstract: Urban parks and schools sever as the mainly activity areas for children, but risk assessment posed by heavy metals (HMs) from soil and dust in these area has rarely been investigated. In this study, six… read more here.
Keywords: soil dust; parks schools; dust; dust urban ... See more keywords
Health risk assessment in urban parks soils contaminated by metals, Rio Grande city (Brazil) case study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111737
Abstract: Soils and artificial surfaces of urban parks can be contaminated by toxic substances and offer risk to the human health, especially to children. Rio Grande city, southern Brazil, is a peculiar site from the point… read more here.
Keywords: risk; city; rio grande; contamination ... See more keywords
The value of doing nothing – How informal green spaces can provide comparable ecosystem services to cultivated urban parks
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoser.2021.101339
Abstract: Abstract Urban green spaces have been widely recognized for their ecosystem services (ES) provisioning, but their resources are insufficient. Informal green spaces (IGS), the neglected areas whose maintenance was abandoned, can complement existing greenery, generating… read more here.
Keywords: informal green; green spaces; biodiversity; ecosystem services ... See more keywords
Slimes in the city: The diversity of myxomycetes from inner-city and semi-urban parks in Sydney, Australia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.funeco.2018.11.004
Abstract: Abstract Natural and agricultural areas are rapidly becoming urbanised, causing changes in habitat structure and diversity. Although the effect of urbanisation on the diversity of terrestrial plants and animals has been well studied, there is… read more here.
Keywords: city semi; urban parks; inner city; city ... See more keywords
Development of a measurement scale for residents’ attitudes toward leisure activities in urban parks
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jort.2020.100360
Abstract: Abstract Urban parks are regarded as important areas for city residents to conduct daily leisure activities. Lately, urban park activities have been receiving more attention from both academics and practitioners. The purpose of this study… read more here.
Keywords: measurement scale; residents attitudes; urban parks; leisure activities ... See more keywords
Does happiness data say urban parks are worth it
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DOI: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2018.05.010
Abstract: Abstract Urban planners emphasize that urban nature plays an important role in providing social and psychological benefits to urban dwellers. Particularly, it provides space not only for the improvement of public health, but also for… read more here.
Keywords: subjective well; well urban; willingness pay; urban dwellers ... See more keywords