Overview
Ecological restoration and urban biodiversity are crucial for creating sustainable cities. By restoring ecosystems, we can enhance biodiversity, which in turn provides essential services that improve urban living. Urban areas can support a variety of life forms, and through effective restoration tec...
Key Terms
Example: Urban parks can host diverse species of plants and animals.
Example: Pollination of crops by bees is an ecosystem service.
Example: Restoration ecology helps in replanting native species.
Example: Urban ecology examines how wildlife adapts to city life.
Example: Reforestation projects can help restore habitats.
Example: Green roofs help manage stormwater and improve air quality.
Related Topics
Sustainable Urban Development
Focuses on creating urban environments that are environmentally friendly and sustainable.
intermediateClimate Change and Biodiversity
Explores the impact of climate change on biodiversity and ecosystems.
advancedConservation Biology
The study of protecting and managing biodiversity.
advancedKey Concepts
biodiversityecosystem servicesrestoration techniquesurban ecology