Urban ecology : an introduction
James, Philip
Urban ecology : an introduction / Philip James and Ian Douglas - Second edition - xl, 529 pages : illustrations (some color)
Includes bibliographical references (pages [447]-499) and index.
Part I. Context of urban ecology : what, how, why, and where? Urban ecology – what, how, and why? Urban areas Part II. Abiotic factors The urban atmosphere : weather, climate, and air quality The soils, substrates, and landforms underlying and supporting all life in towns and cities Water for urban ecosystems : urban hydrology Urban biogeochemistry Part III. Biological factors : urban habitats, plants and animals Urban animals Urban flora Urban fauna Part IV. Services and values Urban nature and the urban economy : natural capital and ecosystem services Urban agriculture Health and well-being Part V. Urban environmental stewardship and management Responsibilities and partnerships for urban nature and urban greening Ecological management techniques Nature-based solutions
9781032281001
Urban ecology (Sociology)
City planning--Environmental aspects
Sustainable development
307.76
Urban ecology : an introduction / Philip James and Ian Douglas - Second edition - xl, 529 pages : illustrations (some color)
Includes bibliographical references (pages [447]-499) and index.
Part I. Context of urban ecology : what, how, why, and where? Urban ecology – what, how, and why? Urban areas Part II. Abiotic factors The urban atmosphere : weather, climate, and air quality The soils, substrates, and landforms underlying and supporting all life in towns and cities Water for urban ecosystems : urban hydrology Urban biogeochemistry Part III. Biological factors : urban habitats, plants and animals Urban animals Urban flora Urban fauna Part IV. Services and values Urban nature and the urban economy : natural capital and ecosystem services Urban agriculture Health and well-being Part V. Urban environmental stewardship and management Responsibilities and partnerships for urban nature and urban greening Ecological management techniques Nature-based solutions
9781032281001
Urban ecology (Sociology)
City planning--Environmental aspects
Sustainable development
307.76