Urban greening with shrubs can supercharge invertebrate abundance and diversity

Urban greening with shrubs can supercharge invertebrate abundance and diversity

Abstract In urban areas, diverse and complex habitats for biodiversity are often lacking. This lack of diversity not only compromises essential ecological processes, such as pollination and nutrient cycling, but also diminishes the resilience of urban ecosystems to pests and diseases. To enhance urb...

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Main Authors: Mahmuda Sharmin, Mark G. Tjoelker, Manuel Esperon-Rodriguez, Alihan Katlav, Amy-Marie Gilpin, Paul D. Rymer, Sally A. Power
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Urban ecosystems
Functional diversity
Vegetation management
Mid-story vegetation
Young trees
Invertebrate abundance and richness
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-58909-8

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-58909-8

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