Conserving Biodiversity in Metropolitan Landscapes: A Matter of Scale (But Which Scale?)

Opportunities and Benefits of Green Balconies and Terraces in Urban Conditions

“…It encompasses several unique gardening concepts, including container gardening, roof gardening, and community gardening (using outdoor private spaces to cultivate gardens for food and pleasure) (Lindermann -Matthies et al, 2016;Miller, 2008).…”

Three Utilitarians: Hume, Bentham, and Mill

“…There may also be some beneficial outcomes of introduction of exotic species in some cases (Miller 2008). Furthermore, a careful introduction of exotic species would add to the urban biodiversity (Miller, 2008). Finally and more significantly, most of the vegetables are non-natives anyway (Dunnett et al 2007;Gezgin 2009).…”

“…Although supporting native flora and fauna is recommended by experts (this is what we can call as 'nativism' or 'natural conservatism' in the age of economic, social and ecological globalization), Miller (2008) challenges this nativism bias, as human activity has already changed the habitat. In some cases, the urban habitat has changed so rapidly that native species could not survive; in those cases, exotic species are introduced for a greener habitat (Miller 2008).…”

“…In some cases, the urban habitat has changed so rapidly that native species could not survive; in those cases, exotic species are introduced for a greener habitat (Miller 2008). There may also be some beneficial outcomes of introduction of exotic species in some cases (Miller 2008).…”

“…Models and designs that promote win-win scenarios are necessary where both humans and biodiversity are well-off (Miller 2008). One of these is green roof and/or rooftop garden approach (Mazereeuw 2005;Miller 2008) while the other is living wall models (Loh 2008), in other words vertical gardens (Tarran 2009).…”