The dazzling variation in plant chemistry is a primary mediator of trophic interactions, including herbivory, predation, parasitism, and disease. At the same time, such interactions …
Restoring near-natural grasslands on roadsides is an excellent opportunity to support native biodiversity and provide ecosystem services that benefit the safety and functionality of road …
M Wang, Q Liu, X Pang - Journal of Environmental Management, 2021 - Elsevier
Given the increase in infrastructure construction, ecological restoration techniques need to be scientifically assessed so that appropriate measures can be taken. However, the specific …
K Laukli, H Vinje, TK Haraldsen, E Vike - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2022 - Elsevier
Plant selection for rain gardens along streets and roads in cold climates can be complicated, as the plants are subjected to combined stresses including periodic inundation, de-icing …
G Song, Z Li, Y Yang, HM Semakula, S Zhang - Ecological Indicators, 2015 - Elsevier
Study experience of ecologist plays an important role in assessing the contribution of different influencing factors to ecological vulnerability, helping policy makers to target …
CY Jim, YY Ng - Ecological engineering, 2018 - Elsevier
Roadside tree pits commonly suffer from small size, poor soil, and heavy compaction. Their three soil types with different properties, respectively site soil, backfill and rootball, could …
Long-term, multi-decade research on planted tree survival in urban settings is sparse. One understudied urban environment is highway rights-of-way (ROW), lands adjacent to high …
CY Jim - Socio-Ecological Practice Research, 2019 - Springer
In compact urban areas, grey infrastructure tends to prevail over green infrastructure. The tight urban fabric challenges tree growth and restricts development of greener and healthier …
RB Pizza, J Foster, LA Brudvig - Ecological Solutions and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
During the “decade on restoration,” we must understand how to reliably re‐establish native plant populations. When establishing populations through seed addition, practitioners often …