Open AccessThe state of the world’s urban ecosystems: What can we learn from trees, fungi, and bees?
Author(s) -
Stevenson Philip C.,
Bidartondo Martin I.,
BlackhallMiles Robert,
Cavagnaro Timothy R.,
Cooper Amanda,
Geslin Benoît,
Koch Hauke,
Lee Mark A.,
Moat Justin,
O’Hanlon Richard,
Sjöman Henrik,
Sofo Adriano,
Stara Kalliopi,
Suz Laura M.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
plants, people, planet
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2572-2611
DOI - 10.1002/ppp3.10143
Subject(s) - biodiversity , ecosystem services , urban ecosystem , ecosystem , urban ecology , geography , urban forest , ecology , agroforestry , environmental resource management , environmental planning , urban planning , biology , urbanization , environmental science
Positive interactions between people and nature inspire behaviors that are in harmony with biodiversity conservation and also afford physical and mental health benefits. Since most people live in towns and cities, urban greenspaces are key points of influence for conservation, but also provide diverse ecosystem services. City trees are a foundation for biodiversity in urban ecosystems, and their belowground interactions with mycorrhizal fungi and aboveground interactions with pollinators must be central to urban ecosystem planning. Messaging about biodiversity must be clearer to avoid unintended negative outcomes from conservation actions such as low diversity tree planting and unsustainable levels of urban beekeeping.