Historical redlining is associated with disparities in wildlife biodiversity in four California cities
Cesar O. Estien,
Mason Fidino,
Christine E. Wilkinson
et al.
Abstract:Legacy effects describe the persistent, long-term impacts on an ecosystem following the removal of an abiotic or biotic feature. Redlining, a policy that codified racial segregation and disinvestment in minoritized neighborhoods, has produced legacy effects with profound impacts on urban ecosystem structure and health. These legacies have detrimentally impacted public health outcomes, socioeconomic stability, and environmental health. However, the collateral impacts of redlining on wildlife communities are unc… Show more
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