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OverviewThis handbook provides a state-of-the-art, comprehensive overview of the expanding field of urban biodiversity. The field of urban biodiversity has emerged from within the broad discipline of urban ecology in the past two decades and is now a significant field in its own right. In view of this, the Routledge Handbook of Urban Biodiversity presents a thorough treatment of this field detailing the history of urban biodiversity, theoretical foundations, current state of knowledge, and application of that knowledge. The handbook is split into four parts: Part I: Setting the Stage for Urban Biodiversity Research and Practice Part II: Foundational Concepts and Theory in Urban Biodiversity Research Part III: Population and Community Ecology of Key Urban Taxa Part IV: Urban Biodiversity Practice: Management, Planning, and Design for Healthy Communities This volume contains interdisciplinary and global contributions from established and early career academics as well as professionals and practitioners, addressing two key fields in urban biodiversity: fundamental research focused on answering questions about the mechanisms explaining the distribution of species among and within cities; and applied research and work by practitioners to address concerns about urban biodiversity conservation, restoration, planning, design, and public involvement. This handbook is essential reading for students, academics, and professionals interested and working in the fields of urban biodiversity, ecology, nature conservation, urban planning, and landscape architecture. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Charles H. Nilon (University of Missouri, USA) , Myla F.J. Aronson (Rutgers University, USA)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 1.000kg ISBN: 9780367444549ISBN 10: 0367444542 Pages: 450 Publication Date: 16 October 2023 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction to the Routledge Handbook of Urban Biodiversity Charles H. Nilon and Myla F.J. Aronson PART 1: Setting the stage for urban biodiversity research and practice History of urban biodiversity research and practice Charles H. Nilon Comparative urban ecology and the gradient approach: extending knowledge by acknowledging the diversity of cities around the world Amy K. Hahs Urban climate and the biophysical environment Peter Ibsen, Dion Kucera, Stephanie Piper, and G. Darrel Jenerette Understanding land use, land cover, and landscape patterns of the world’s cities for sustainable biodiversity planning Cynnamon Dobbs, Dagmar Haase, and Ulla Mörtberg PART 2: Foundational concepts and theory in urban biodiversity research The application of landscape ecology and biogeography in the study of urban biodiversity Christopher A. Lepczyk and Frank A. La Sorte Community assembly and filtering of urban ecosystems Myla F.J. Aronson, Christopher A. Lepczyk, and Karl L. Evans From filters to feedbacks: how do people influence biodiversity across scales? Riley Andrade, Paige S. Warren, and Sarel S. Cilliers People’s decisions shape urban habitats Dave Kendal, Emily Minor, and Monika Egerer Scaling-up the management and conservation of urban biodiversity Susannah B. Lerman, Josep Padullés Cubino, and Mark A. Goddard Connecting biodiversity and human wellbeing Jessica C. Fisher, Maximilian Nawrath, Martin Dallimer, Katherine N. Irvine, and Zoe G. Davies Multidimensionality of biodiversity in urban social-ecological soil systems Loren B. Byrne and Katalin Szlavecz Plant invasions in cities: patterns, processes, consequences, and management Mirijam Gaertner and Ingo Kowarik The importance of citizen science for understanding urban biodiversity Christopher A. Lepczyk and Timothy Vargo PART 3: Population and community ecology of key urban taxa Patterns and drivers of plant biodiversity in urban and urbanizing landscapes Sonja Knapp and Wayne Zipperer Urbanization shapes insect diversity Emily K. Meineke, Elsa Youngsteadt, Mia K. Lippey, and Katherine C.R. Baldock Birds in an urban world: community patterns across cities Christine Rega-Brodsky and Ian MacGregor-Fors A cross-continental synthesis of urban insectivorous bat research and future directions Caragh G. Threlfall and Kirsten Jung Impacts of urbanization on amphibians and opportunities for their conservation in cities Kirsten M. Parris Freshwater biodiversity in urban ecosystems Augustin C. Engman and Allison H. Roy PART 4: Urban biodiversity practice: management, planning, and design for healthy communities Urban green infrastructure, biodiversity, poverty, and equity Charlie M. Shackleton Managing vegetation for urban biodiversity Jun Yang, Sonja Knapp, and Wayne Zipperer The role of engineered green infrastructure in supporting urban biodiversity J. Scott MacIvor, Nicholas S.G. Williams, and Jeremy Lundholm Global biodiversity requires integrating social and ecological goals for urban biodiversity: insights from ecological restoration Lea R. Johnson Cities are planning for biodiversity: a global survey of city plans Karen M. O’Neill, Myla F.J. Aronson, Charles H. Nilon, Sarel S. Cilliers, Cynnamon Dobbs, Laren J. Frazee, Mark A. Goddard, Debra Roberts, Emilie K. Stander, Peter Werner, and Ken P. Yocom Development and evolution of urban biodiversity indicators and assessment tools Yuta Uchiyama and Ryo Kohsaka Urban biodiversity: opportunities and challenges in the Paris Region Marc Barra Regeneration of urban nature: from planning to action Diana Wiesner Design for urban biodiversity: applying research on biodiversity of urban lawns into landscape design practice Maria IgnatievaReviewsThe earliest roots of urban ecology lie in the study of wild and domestic organisms in cities. Nilon and Aronson show the depth and rigor of this research tradition, illustrate its crucial application to conservation of global biodiversity, point to the continued need and creative future for urban biodiversity studies. Steward T.A. Pickett, Distinguished Senior Scientist, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook, New York, USA Old concepts of cities and nature being two separate worlds have been overturned. Studies of the close interplay of urban conditions and high biodiversity are yielding a new understanding of the structure of urban nature and its importance to the human experience. This book sets a new standard for explaining the ecological foundations of urban nature, the current state of knowledge, the role of human actions and management on city species, and a path forward for new research and new collaborations. Cities are expanding rapidly across the globe; this Handbook will be a guide to incorporating modern ecological perspectives to the design of healthier, more resilient urban landscapes and improving conservation of the rich urban biodiversity. Steven N. Handel, Distinguished Professor of Ecology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA Author Information"Charles H. Nilon is a professor in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Missouri. His research and teaching focus on urban wildlife conservation, urban ecology, and the human dimensions of wildlife conservation. Dr. Nilon is a co-director of three urban biodiversity synthesis projects, including the ""Urban Biodiversity Research Coordination Network"" (UrBioNet), and is co-president of the International Urban Biodiversity and Design Network (URBIO). Myla F.J. Aronson is an assistant professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources, at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Her research and teaching focuses on the patterns, drivers, and management of biodiversity in human dominated landscapes, particularly plant population and community dynamics in urban areas. Dr. Aronson is co-director of three urban biodiversity synthesis projects, including the ""Urban Biodiversity Research Coordination Network"" (UrBioNet), and serves on the Advisory Board for the International Urban Biodiversity and Design Network (URBIO)." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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