Plant species richness and abundance in residential yards across a tropical watershed : implications for urban sustainability

ABSTRACT. Green spaces within residential areas provide important contributions to the sustainability of urban systems. Therefore, studying the characteristics of these areas has become a research priority in cities worldwide. This project evaluated various aspects of the plant biodiversity of resid...

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Veröffentlicht in:Ecology and Society. - Resilience Alliance Inc.. - 19(2014), 3
1. Verfasser: Vila-Ruiz, Cristina P. (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Meléndez-Ackerman, Elvia, Santiago-Bartolomei, Raul, Garcia-Montiel, Diana, Lastra, Lourdes, Figuerola, Cielo E., Fumero-Caban, Jose
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2014
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Ecology and Society
Schlagworte:backyards ecosystem services front yards plant diversity residential landscapes residential green spaces tropical watersheds urban systems urban sustainability Biological sciences mehr... Physical sciences Health sciences Social sciences Environmental studies