Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Marisa Milena Scherrer, Stefan Zerbe, Joshua Petelka, Ina Saeumel
Summary: The use of traditional medicinal plants is important in remote rural areas. Environmental education is crucial for preserving local knowledge. Stakeholders in the Autonomous Province of Bozen-South Tyrol in Italy reveal the role of traditional medicinal plants in healthcare, cultural identity, and environmental education.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Alka Mishra, Singam Laxmana Swamy, Tarun Kumar Thakur, Rajeev Bhat, Arvind Bijalwan, Amit Kumar
Summary: This study explores the role of wild edible plants (WEPs) in meeting the food, nutrition, and income needs of indigenous communities in Central India, revealing differences among ethnic communities and locations. The results suggest that WEPs contribute significantly to household income, supplementing essential nutrients and potentially fulfilling dietary needs if consumed in recommended portions.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Andreia Saavedra Cardoso, Tiago Domingos
Summary: Landscape changes and agricultural land take impact the provision of ecosystem services in city regions. The study proposes an Edible Green Infrastructure (EGI) in peri-urban and rural contexts and analyzes food system relocalization in Lisbon. The research examines land cover flows, performs EGI mapping and landscape planning, and assesses food provisioning ES supply, budgets, footprint, and the loss of land biocapacity due to land take. The results support the integration of food system planning into spatial planning and the development of city region food systems.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rodrigo Camara-Leret, Jordi Bascompte
Summary: The study found that language extinction may result in the loss of indigenous knowledge, with over 75% of medicinal plant services being linguistically unique and most of them associated with threatened languages. This suggests that language loss will play a critical role in the extinction of medicinal knowledge compared to biodiversity loss.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Robyn Boldy, Mark Annandale, Peter D. Erskine, Laura J. Sonter
Summary: Mitigating the impacts of mining on biodiversity and ecosystem services is crucial, especially for the well-being of local Indigenous communities. Current environmental assessments and mitigation plans often neglect the individual ecosystem services valued by these communities, resulting in the loss of such services. This study aims to understand the distribution and protection of culturally significant plant species and the potential loss of ecosystem services in a mineral-rich region.
Article
Ecology
M. A. Rippy, L. Krauss, G. Pierce, B. Winfrey
Summary: Green stormwater infrastructure such as bioretention cells can influence human wellbeing through ecosystem services. However, the role of plant traits in regulating these services is not well understood. Research in Southern California found that aesthetic services and sense of place are regulated by different plant traits, while participant characteristics like environmental worldviews significantly influence aesthetic services.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Pablo L. Peri, Yamina M. Rosas, Guillermo Martinez Pastur
Summary: This study investigates the spatial patterns of Human Appropriation of Net Primary Productivity (HANPP) related to lamb and wool production from sheep farms in Santa Cruz province. The results show a negative linear relationship between HANPP and vascular plant biodiversity and net carbon balance at the farm level. Low HANPP values promote sustainable economies and can enhance recognition of Patagonian export commodities in international markets.
Review
Plant Sciences
Daniel Jato-Espino, Fabio Capra-Ribeiro, Vanessa Moscardo, Fernando Mayor-Vitoria, Laura O. Gallardo, Patricia Carracedo, Kristin Dietrich
Summary: Urbanization and climate change have negative impacts on public spaces, leading to artificialization of land, fragmentation of ecosystems, limited resource availability, and restricted access to natural areas. Green Infrastructure (GI) can mitigate these challenges by providing multiple ecosystem services, but efforts should be made to address a variety of services at once. Geoprocessing tools and multi-criteria decision analysis can be used to develop indicator systems for multiple ecosystem services, while involving various stakeholders.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alebel Melaku, Juan Pastor Ivars, Mesfin Sahle
Summary: The importance of forests in providing a healthy environment and good quality of life for people is crucial. Sacred forests, in particular, play a significant role in the social and ecological aspects of life. Despite numerous studies and reports on the subject, there is a lack of an up-to-date and comprehensive analysis of research on sacred forests and their ecosystem services. Our review aimed to fill this gap by analyzing 214 papers and identifying research trends and gaps in the literature. The results showed an increasing number of studies, particularly in developing countries, but limited investigations in urban contexts.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Sanna Stalhammar, Ebba Brink
Summary: This paper explores the application of biocultural diversity in urban greenspace planning using Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as a case study. The findings emphasize the importance of interrelationships, varied group values, participation, and reflexivity in the urban BCD framework and methodology. The research challenges the traditional narrative about favelas and highlights aspects related to popular culture, fitness ideals, and citizen-building in biocultural diversity and nature connectedness.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Joey R. Bernhardt, Mary I. O'Connor
Summary: This study examines the impact of biodiversity on the nutritional value of seafood diets and human health. It reveals that species with different ecological traits in seafood have distinct micronutrient profiles, but increasing species richness does not necessarily increase protein content and may lead to higher concentrations of toxic metal contaminants. By drawing on biodiversity-ecosystem functioning theory, the study demonstrates the importance of biodiversity in enhancing nutritional benefits derived from seafood and consolidating sustainability goals for biodiversity and human well-being.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Michael J. Evans, Kathryn Kay, Chelsea Proctor, Christian J. Thomas, Jacob W. Malcom
Summary: This study utilized public datasets to analyze the impact of mountaintop removal coal mining on water quality and federally protected species across several states. The results showed that mining activities led to elevated levels of heavy metals in water, negatively affecting the survival and recovery of species.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sipesihle Booi, Syden Mishi, Oddgeir Andersen
Summary: While it is commonly believed that humans are detrimental to ecosystems, this study reveals that they also derive benefits from them. The review emphasizes the importance of estuarine ecosystem services, the negative impact of human activities on estuaries, and the significance of ecosystem services for human well-being. It highlights the need for further research on public perception and the benefits provided by estuaries.
Article
Plant Sciences
Fernando Corroto, Jesus Rascon, Elgar Barboza, Manuel J. Macia
Summary: In the small city of Chachapoyas in the northern Peruvian Andes, residents in the city periphery have a higher traditional knowledge (TK) of medicinal plants compared to those in the city center. Participants across different socioeconomic levels generally use the same medicinal plants in Chachapoyas, reflecting a common Andean culture. However, those with lower socioeconomic status are more knowledgeable about and reliant on medicinal plants for their livelihoods.
Article
Economics
Clemens Blattert, Kyle Eyvindson, Markus Hartikainen, Daniel Burgas, Maria Potterf, Jani Lukkarinen, Tord Snall, Astor Torano-Caicoya, Mikko Monkkonen
Summary: National policies on forest use often have competing objectives, which may negatively impact forest ecosystem services (FES) and multifunctionality. This study translated Finnish policy documents into scenarios and simulated the effects of different management regimes and climate change on FES. The results reveal conflicts among policy scenarios in terms of management requirements and effects on forest multifunctionality, providing insights for policymakers to improve policy coherence and implementation of multiple forest uses.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kati Vierikko, Birgit Elands, Jari Niemela, Erik Andersson, Arjen Buijs, Leonie Katharina Fischer, Dagmar Haase, Nadja Kabisch, Ingo Kowarik, Ana Catarina Luz, Anton Olafsson Stahl, Luca Szaraz, Alexander Van der Jagt, Cecil Konijnendijk van den Bosch
CURRENT OPINION IN ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Leonie K. Fischer, Jasmin Honold, Rozalija Cvejic, Tim Delshammar, Sven Hilbert, Raffaele Lafortezza, Mojca Nastran, Anders Busse Nielsen, Marina Pintar, Alexander P. N. van der Jagt, Ingo Kowarik
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2018)
Article
Plant Sciences
Leonie K. Fischer, Daniel Brinkmeyer, Stefanie Josefine Karle, Kathrine Cremer, Eva Huttner, Martin Seebauee, Ulrich Nowikow, Bernd Schuetze, Paula Voige, Simone Voelker, Ingo Kowarik
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2019)
Review
Plant Sciences
B. H. M. Elands, K. Vierikko, E. Andersson, L. K. Fischer, P. Concalves, D. Haase, I Kowarik, A. C. Luz, J. Niemela, M. Santos-Reis, K. F. Wiersum
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2019)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jonah L. Landor-Yamagata, Ingo Kowarik, Leonie K. Fischer
Article
Ecology
L. K. Fischer, J. Honold, A. Botzat, D. Brinkmeyer, R. Cvejic, T. Delshammar, B. Elands, D. Haase, N. Kabisch, S. J. Karle, R. Lafortezza, M. Nastran, A. B. Nielsen, A. P. van der Jagt, K. Vierikko, I. Kowarik
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2018)
Article
Ecology
Maximilian Nawrath, Ingo Kowarik, Leonie K. Fischer
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2019)
Article
Ecology
Sascha Buchholz, Anika K. Gathof, Anita J. Grossmann, Ingo Kowarik, Leonie K. Fischer
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2020)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Leonie K. Fischer, Lena Neuenkamp, Jussi Lampinen, Maria Tuomi, Josu G. Alday, Anna Bucharova, Laura Cancellieri, Izaskun Casado-Arzuaga, Natalie Ceplova, Lluisa Cervero, Balazs Deak, Ove Eriksson, Mark D. E. Fellowes, Beatriz Fernandez de Manuel, Goffredo Filibeck, Adrian Gonzalez-Guzman, M. Belen Hinojosa, Ingo Kowarik, Belen Lumbierres, Ana Miguel, Rosa Pardo, Xavier Pons, Encarna Rodriguez-Garcia, Roland Schroeder, Marta Gaia Sperandii, Philipp Unterweger, Orsolya Valko, Victor Vazquez, Valentin H. Klaus
CONSERVATION LETTERS
(2020)
Editorial Material
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ingo Kowarik, Leonie K. Fischer, Dave Kendal
Article
Ecology
Jussi Lampinen, Maria Tuomi, Leonie K. Fischer, Lena Neuenkamp, Josu G. Alday, Anna Bucharova, Laura Cancellieri, Izaskun Casado-Arzuaga, Natalie Ceplova, Lluisa Cervero, Balazs Deak, Ove Eriksson, Mark D. E. Fellowes, Beatriz Fernandez de Manuel, Goffredo Filibeck, Adrian Gonzalez-Guzman, M. Belen Hinojosa, Ingo Kowarik, Belen Lumbierres, Ana Miguel, Rosa Pardo, Xavier Pons, Encarna Rodriguez-Garcia, Roland Schroder, Marta Gaia Sperandii, Philipp Unterweger, Orsolya Valko, Victor Vazquez, Valentin H. Klaus
Summary: Urban grasslands provide recreational, psychological, and aesthetic benefits to city residents. Research shows that people associate tall-grass meadows with values like wildness and species richness, while they link short-cut lawns with values such as cleanliness and recreation potential. The management of urban grasslands should take into account the diversity of values assigned to different types of grasslands.
BASIC AND APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kristen Jakstis, Leonie K. Fischer
Summary: The study shows that gardening can reduce the risk of depression, while having a family migration history may increase the risk of depression. It is important to consider sociocultural backgrounds and urban nature exposure in detail for planning and supporting healthier cities in the future.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ingo Kowarik, Tanja M. Straka, Mario Lehmann, Rafael Studnitzky, Leonie K. Fischer
Summary: This study investigated urban residents' perceptions of the non-native tree Ailanthus altissima in Berlin, revealing differences in recognition, preferences, and acceptance of management strategies among respondents. The results demonstrate the importance of citizens' context dependent views about invasive species, suggesting that combining multiple approaches could gain more support from citizens.
Article
Development Studies
Dagmar Haase, Sigrun Kabisch, Annegret Haase, Erik Andersson, Ellen Banzhaf, Francesc Baro, Miriam Brenck, Leonie K. Fischer, Niki Frantzeskaki, Nadja Kabisch, Kerstin Krellenberg, Peleg Kremer, Jakub Kronenberg, Neele Larondelle, Juliane Mathey, Stephan Pauleit, Irene Ring, Dieter Rink, Nina Schwarz, Manuel Wolff
HABITAT INTERNATIONAL
(2017)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yongcui Lan, Jinliang Wang, Qianwei Liu, Fang Liu, Lanfang Liu, Jie Li, Mengjia Luo
Summary: This study focuses on the five major plateau lake basins in central Yunnan, China, and constructs an ecological security pattern using the source-resistance surface-corridor-pinch point framework. The study simulates land use/cover change in the region and identifies early warning regions where future urban expansion poses a threat to current ecological source areas and corridors.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Pingping Huang, Feng Zhao, Bailing Zhou, Kuidong Xu
Summary: This study investigates the distribution of benthic microeukaryotes in the China Seas and finds that they can stride over the ecological barrier of 32 degrees N. The study also highlights the significant influence of depth, temperature, and latitude on communities in the China Seas.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Federico Morelli, Yanina Benedetti, Jesse Stanford, Leszek Jerzak, Piotr Tryjanowski, Paolo Perna, Riccardo Santolini
Summary: Species distribution models (SDMs) are numerical tools used for predicting species' spatial distribution. This study found that ecological characteristics, such as habitat specialization, play a role in improving the accuracy of SDMs.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Xiaoxuan Wu, Hang Liu, Wei Liu
Summary: Global climate change, urbanization, and economic development have increased the need for sustainable human development, urban ecological governance, and low-carbon energy transformation. This study analyzes the green ecological transition in Chengdu based on panel data from 2010 to 2020, exploring its spatiotemporal evolution and key factors. The results show an overall upward trend in Chengdu's green ecological development and positive spatial autocorrelation in certain districts.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Castaldi Simona, Formicola Nicola, Mastrocicco Micol, Morales Rodriguez Carmen, Morelli Raffaella, Prodorutti Daniele, Vannini Andrea, Zanzotti Roberto
Summary: Sustainable agricultural practices are increasingly important for global and national environmental policies and economy. This study compared the sustainability of grape production under integrated and organic management using multiple indicators. The results showed that organic management was more beneficial for most environmental aspects of the agroecosystem compared to integrated management, without affecting grape yield.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Gaia Vaglio Laurin, Alexander Cotrina-Sanchez, Luca Belelli-Marchesini, Enrico Tomelleri, Giovanna Battipaglia, Claudia Cocozza, Francesco Niccoli, Jerzy Piotr Kabala, Damiano Gianelle, Loris Vescovo, Luca Da Ros, Riccardo Valentini
Summary: Phenology monitoring is important for understanding forest functioning and climate impacts. This research compares the phenological behavior of European beech forests using Tree-Talker (TT+) and Sentinel 2 satellite data. The study finds differences in the information derived by the two sensor types, particularly in terms of season length, phenology changepoints, and leaf period variability. TT+ with its higher temporal resolution demonstrates precision in capturing the phenological changepoints, especially when satellite image availability is limited.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Huanhuan Pan, Ziqiang Du, Zhitao Wu, Hong Zhang, Keming Ma
Summary: The land use and cover changes resulting from coal mining activities and ecological restoration have had a significant impact on ecosystem services in mining areas. This study investigates the relationship between ecosystem services and land use intensity in coal mining areas, emphasizing the importance of understanding this interdependence for balanced human-land system development. The research examines the evolving relationship across different reclamation stages in Shanxi, China, using a coupling coordination degree model. The findings suggest the need for timely and judicious reclamation of coalfields, considering the land's bearing capacity.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jingjuan He, Yijun Shi, Lihua Xu, Zhangwei Lu, Mao Feng
Summary: This study examines the spatial interplay between changes in the blue-green spatial distribution and modifications in land surface temperature grades in Shanghai. The findings reveal that the transformation of the blue-green spatial pattern differs between different sectors of the city, and the impact on the thermal environment varies spatially.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yi Xu, Di Zhang, Junqiang Lin, Qidong Peng, Xiaohui Lei, Tiantian Jin, Jia Wang, Ruifang Yuan
Summary: This study analyzed the response relationship between phytoplankton growth and water environmental parameters in the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project in China using long-term monitoring data and machine learning models. The results revealed the differences between monitoring sites and identified the key parameters that affect phytoplankton growth.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)