New Zealand has set a goal of achieving 10% vegetative cover, primarily by planting its native tree species, into its largest 20 urban centers. This short TED talk by Bruce Clarkson discusses how they did just that. You can view the video at the below link
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, August 7, 2020
Urban Ecological Restoration
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