Nature-based approaches to managing climate change impacts in cities
Managing and adapting to climate change in urban areas will become increasingly
important as urban populations grow, especially because unique features of cities amplify …
important as urban populations grow, especially because unique features of cities amplify …
Measuring the 3-30-300 rule to help cities meet nature access thresholds
Abstract The 3-30-300 rule offers benchmarks for cities to promote equitable nature access.
It dictates that individuals should see three trees from their dwelling, have 30% tree canopy …
It dictates that individuals should see three trees from their dwelling, have 30% tree canopy …
Evidence-based guidelines for greener, healthier, more resilient neighbourhoods: Introducing the 3–30–300 rule
CC Konijnendijk - Journal of forestry research, 2023 - Springer
The important contributions of urban trees and green spaces to for example, climate
moderation and public health have been recognized. This paper discusses guidelines and …
moderation and public health have been recognized. This paper discusses guidelines and …
The importance of street trees to urban avifauna
Street trees are public resources planted in a municipality's right‐of‐way and are a
considerable component of urban forests throughout the world. Street trees provide …
considerable component of urban forests throughout the world. Street trees provide …
Are street trees friendly to biodiversity?
Urban areas are home to more than half the world's population, but also habitats for a wide
range of plant and animal species. While street trees in urban areas have been recognized …
range of plant and animal species. While street trees in urban areas have been recognized …
The increase of impervious cover and decrease of tree cover within urban areas globally (2012–2017)
DJ Nowak, EJ Greenfield - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2020 - Elsevier
Trees in cities provide numerous benefits to society by altering the local physical, biological
and social environment, providing billions of dollars in annual benefits. How tree and other …
and social environment, providing billions of dollars in annual benefits. How tree and other …
Diversification of the urban forest—Can we afford to exclude exotic tree species?
H Sjöman, J Morgenroth, JD Sjöman, A Sæbø… - Urban Forestry & Urban …, 2016 - Elsevier
Introduced tree species represent a substantial component of urban forests in cities all over
the world. Yet there is controversy about the further use of introduced tree species. Many …
the world. Yet there is controversy about the further use of introduced tree species. Many …
Urban tree diversity—Taking stock and looking ahead
J Morgenroth, J Östberg, CK Van den Bosch… - Urban forestry & urban …, 2016 - Elsevier
Abstract The first International Conference on Urban Tree Diversity hosted in June 2014 by
the Swedish University of Agricultural Science in Alnarp, Sweden highlighted the need for a …
the Swedish University of Agricultural Science in Alnarp, Sweden highlighted the need for a …
The forest and the city
CC Konijnendijk - Cult. Landsc. Urban Woodl, 2008 - Springer
During my childhood, nature was never far away. The vast polder landscapes near my home
village had a lot to offer in terms of wildlife, space, high-sky polder landscapes, and …
village had a lot to offer in terms of wildlife, space, high-sky polder landscapes, and …
Biochar and compost equally improve urban soil physical and biological properties and tree growth, with no added benefit in combination
Soil compaction can be a major impediment to tree growth as it damages soil physical and
biological properties and reduces plant available water. This may result in trees that are …
biological properties and reduces plant available water. This may result in trees that are …