The expansion of urban areas worldwide is increasing the anthropogenic impact upon soil
and highlights the important role of urban areas in supporting a sustainable future. As such …

An important element of the urban environment is soil, the balanced functioning of which
largely depends on the soil microbiome. The state of the microbiome can be identified by …

The current practice of urban planning does not pay proper attention to the quality of urban
soils, to their multiple functions and to the supply of ecosystem services to the urban …

Biodiversity in urban ecosystems has the potential to increase ecosystem functions and
support a suite of services valued by society, including services provided by soils …

The soils in urban greenery provide essential ecosystem services. However, only a few
studies have assessed urban soil quality based on a comprehensive view of ecosystem …

The multiple functions of urban soils secure the supply of ecosystem services to the urban
population, but they are seldom taken into account in current urban planning. The purpose …

Advancing towards sustainable cities needs a better understanding of all components of
urban ecosystems, including soils, but the biological component of urban soils remains …

Geotechnical site characterization is a crucial factor in the effective planning, design, and
implementation of civil engineering projects. In the evolving landscape of infrastructure …

Abstract The Tibet Autonomous Region of China constitutes a unique and fragile ecosystem
that is increasingly influenced by development and global climate change. To protect …

Urbanization is progressing rapidly. It can affect soils ecosystem services directly through
land management and indirectly through changes in the socioeconomic environment, which …