Edgelands are the forgotten places in a city: the abandoned lots, warehouses, railroad tracks, and parking lots that have fallen into disrepair. As years go by, weed seeds germinate through cracks in the asphalt and a new urban ecology begins. Native and non-native plants take root and wildlife food and shelter are reintroduced. This site explores the values of neglected urban wildscapes and points out why we need them in the city.
Friday, October 26, 2018
What places are the most biodiverse in cities?
A study by authors Salinitro et. al. looked at what environments in an Italian town harbored the most plant species. Published in the journal nature on Oct 11, 2018, the researchers found that landscapes that retained native soil became a refugium for native plants and increased biodiversity. Rooftops and manholes were cited as having the least diversity. Other factors such as paving types had varying biodiversity levels, as well as available moisture levels. This information is distributed via Creative Commons license available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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