TY - BOOK AU - James,Philip AU - Douglas,Ian TI - Urban ecology: : an introduction SN - 9781032281001 U1 - 307.76 PY - 2024/// CY - Abingdon, Oxon PB - Routledge KW - Urban ecology (Sociology) KW - City planning KW - Environmental aspects KW - Sustainable development N1 - 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 ER -