Social-ecological and technological factors moderate the value of urban nature
Urban nature has the potential to improve air and water quality, mitigate flooding, enhance
physical and mental health, and promote social and cultural well-being. However, the value …
physical and mental health, and promote social and cultural well-being. However, the value …
Health and climate related ecosystem services provided by street trees in the urban environment
JA Salmond, M Tadaki, S Vardoulakis, K Arbuthnott… - Environmental …, 2016 - Springer
Urban tree planting initiatives are being actively promoted as a planning tool to enable
urban areas to adapt to and mitigate against climate change, enhance urban sustainability …
urban areas to adapt to and mitigate against climate change, enhance urban sustainability …
Integrating urban water fluxes and moving beyond impervious surface cover: A review
Though urban areas represent a small fraction of global land cover, they have an outsized
impact on hydrological processes. Within these areas, the pathways that water follows are …
impact on hydrological processes. Within these areas, the pathways that water follows are …
Urban heat island impacts on plant phenology: intra-urban variability and response to land cover
Despite documented intra-urban heterogeneity in the urban heat island (UHI) effect, little is
known about spatial or temporal variability in plant response to the UHI. Using an automated …
known about spatial or temporal variability in plant response to the UHI. Using an automated …
[HTML][HTML] Towards optimized runoff reduction by urban tree cover: A review of key physical tree traits, site conditions, and management strategies
In this study, we conducted a systematic literature review to determine the physical tree
traits, site conditions, and urban forest management strategies that provide optimal …
traits, site conditions, and urban forest management strategies that provide optimal …
Urban plant physiology: adaptation-mitigation strategies under permanent stress
Urban environments that are stressful for plant function and growth will become increasingly
widespread in future. In this opinion article, we define the concept of 'urban plant …
widespread in future. In this opinion article, we define the concept of 'urban plant …
[PDF][PDF] Impacts of climate change on urban areas and nature-based solutions for adaptation
T Emilsson, Å Ode Sang - … to climate change adaptation in urban …, 2017 - library.oapen.org
This chapter outlines the general impacts and direct consequences climate change is likely
to have on urban areas in Europe and how nature-based solutions (NBS) could increase our …
to have on urban areas in Europe and how nature-based solutions (NBS) could increase our …
Comparing the transpirational and shading effects of two contrasting urban tree species
Urban trees are getting increasing attention as a tool to mitigate urban heat island effects. A
more functional and quantitative view of transpirational and shading effect, particularly the …
more functional and quantitative view of transpirational and shading effect, particularly the …
[HTML][HTML] Influence of age, soil volume, and climate change on water availability at urban tree sites
Conditions for trees are challenging in urban areas with a high degree of soil sealing
combined with changing climatic conditions. Stress is a primary mortality factor, especially …
combined with changing climatic conditions. Stress is a primary mortality factor, especially …
[HTML][HTML] The imprint of hydroclimate, urbanization and catchment connectivity on the stable isotope dynamics of a large river in Berlin, Germany
Sustainably meeting the growing water demand of cities during a changing climate will be a
major challenge in the near future. Adjusting water management strategies towards …
major challenge in the near future. Adjusting water management strategies towards …