Introducing a Method for Social-ecological Assessment of Small Urban Parks
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https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v1i2.277Keywords:
Ecological Resilience, Urban Parks, Vegetation Diversity, Human ImpactAbstract
Small parks in cities are important to support overall urban biodiversity and ecological network. The aim of this paper is to introduce a method of identifying and assessing the ecological characteristics and anthropogenic factors of small urban parks. We developed a framework that combined structured observation and field measurement. The method suggests an integrative assessment that is practical and understandable to the park planners and managers to enhance small parks to support overall urban biodiversity and ecosystem services. High biodiversity can provide opportunities for humans to experience nature and wildlife in cities, thus contributing to the quality of life of urban dwellers.
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