A trait-based conceptual framework to examine urban biodiversity, socio-ecological filters, and ecosystem services linkages

Grilo, Filipa; McPhearson, Timon; Santos‐Reis, Margarida; Branquinho, Cristina

doi:10.1038/s42949-022-00077-7

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“…For example, expanding work around functional species traits position them as both a way for assessing the functional implications of different community assemblages and as a connector between biodiversity and people (e.g. de Bello et al 2010 ; Andersson et al 2021c ; Grilo et al 2022 ). Regional and global initiatives for compiling and cataloguing traits information (e.g.…”

Section: Expanded Contextualisation and Methodological Approachesmentioning

confidence: 99%

From urban ecology to urban enquiry: How to build cumulative and context-sensitive understandings

Andersson,

McPhearson,

Pickett

2024

Ambio

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This paper positions urban ecology as increasingly conversant with multiple perspectives and methods for understanding the functions and qualities of diverse cities and urban situations. Despite progress in the field, we need clear pathways for positioning, connecting and synthesising specific knowledge and to make it speak to more systemic questions about cities and the life within them. These pathways need to be able to make use of diverse sources of information to better account for the diverse relations between people, other species and the ecological, social, cultural, economic, technical and increasingly digital structures that they are embedded in. Grounded in a description of the systemic knowledge needed, we propose five complementary and often connected approaches for building cumulative systemic understandings, and a framework for connecting and combining different methods and evidence. The approaches and the framework help position urban ecology and other fields of study as entry points to further advance interdisciplinary synthesis and open up new fields of research.

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Section: Expanded Contextualisation and Methodological Approachesmentioning

confidence: 99%

From urban ecology to urban enquiry: How to build cumulative and context-sensitive understandings

Andersson,

McPhearson,

Pickett

2024

Ambio

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“…Urban systems present an opportunity to test and apply a range of ecological theories and concepts that have emerged from work in natural systems, such as trait frameworks, metapopulation theory and biodiversity–ecosystem function links (e.g., Aronson et al, 2016; Grilo et al, 2022). Urban areas encompass a range of interlinked ecosystems, and more work is needed to understand how ecological patterns and processes vary among urban environments and when compared with natural systems and how urban patterns may scale up to macroecological processes (Hahs & Evans, 2015; Lokatis et al, 2023).…”

Section: Priorities For Urban Insect Ecology Research and Conservationmentioning

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Insect ecology and conservation in urban areas: An overview of knowledge and needs

Collins,

Audusseau,

Hassall

et al. 2024

Insect Conserv Diversity

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Urban expansion across the globe profoundly impacts local biodiversity. The growing body of urban ecology research on animals has largely focused on mammals and birds, whereas knowledge of insect ecology and conservation in urban areas remains limited. To anchor this Special Issue (SI), we have taken a broad approach to editorial and conducted a structured literature search to set the scene. We provide here an overview of existing literature reviews on urban insect ecology and conservation, indicate where the articles included in this SI contribute to developing our understanding and point to priority areas for further investigation. Key themes in the growing literature (at individual, species, and/or community level) include the influence of habitat quality, quantity and land use type on insect diversity; the impacts of anthropogenic pollution (for instance, heat, noise, light and chemicals); habitat connectivity and changes in habitat structure and impacts of urban density on genetic diversity. Insect diversity and abundance broadly decline with urban density and loss of habitat. Beyond this, variation in responses of different taxa, or in different regions, and methodological limitations of individual studies make it challenging to identify general patterns. Insect ecology and conservation research in urban environments should focus on applying ecological theory to understand variation in diversity patterns; investigating interactions between climate change and urban contexts; identifying impacts of novel environments on insect biodiversity; addressing methodological limitations and harmonising methodological approaches; and exploring the influence of social and historical factors on urban insect biodiversity. Insect conservation must also consider research into how best to communicate the value of urban insects to urban humans.

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“…This may be attributed to Hefei's recent significant efforts in ecological civilization construction and green development strategy. A study by Grilo et al showed that urban green spaces not only provide important cultural services for urban residents but also play a crucial role in maintaining urban biodiversity and ecosystem functions [32]. Therefore, strengthening urban green space construction is an important approach to reconcile the conflict between urban development and ecological protection.…”

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A Dynamic Perspective on the Coevolution of Urbanization and Ecosystem Services in the Yangtze River Delta: Patterns, Processes, and Implications

Zhang,

Fu,

et al. 2024

Preprint

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Rapid urbanization has profoundly impacted regional ecosystem services. However, few studies have comprehensively examined the spatiotemporal relationship between multi-dimensional urbanization processes and ecosystem services. This study investigated the spatiotemporal dynamics of urbanization and ecosystem services value (ESV) in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region, China, from 2010 to 2020. We measured urbanization levels from two dimensions: Urbanization I (demographic, economic, and land urbanization) and Urbanization II (social and cultural urbanization). The ESV was quantified using the equivalent factor method. The results showed that: (1) The level of Urbanization I increased steadily, while Urbanization II, despite a lower level, exhibited a faster growth rate, especially after 2017; (2) The total ESV declined, with regulating services decreasing the most. The spatial distribution of ESV showed significant heterogeneity; (3) Urbanization had a significant negative correlation with ESV, with Urbanization I exerting a greater negative impact than Urbanization II; (4) The eastern region was dominated by high urbanization-low ESV clusters, while the western region was characterized by low urbanization-high ESV clusters. The findings provide important implications for regional sustainable development and can serve as a reference for related studies in other rapidly urbanizing areas around the world.

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A trait-based conceptual framework to examine urban biodiversity, socio-ecological filters, and ecosystem services linkages

Cited by 9 publications

References 69 publications

From urban ecology to urban enquiry: How to build cumulative and context-sensitive understandings

From urban ecology to urban enquiry: How to build cumulative and context-sensitive understandings

Insect ecology and conservation in urban areas: An overview of knowledge and needs

A Dynamic Perspective on the Coevolution of Urbanization and Ecosystem Services in the Yangtze River Delta: Patterns, Processes, and Implications

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