Importance of Urban Biodiversity: A Case Study of Udaipur, India

2014 ◽  
pp. 403-418
Author(s):  
Satya Prakash Mehra ◽  
Sarita Mehra ◽  
Krishan Kumar Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Urban Biodiversity

scholarly journals A renewed framework for urban biodiversity governance: urban pigeons as a case-study

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 280-290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zina Skandrani ◽  
Marion Desquilbet ◽  
Anne-Caroline Prévot
Keyword(s):  
Animal Species ◽  
Urban Biodiversity ◽  
Urban Nature ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Holistic Vision ◽  
Biodiversity Governance

In a globally urbanizing world, interactions between individuals and nature are progressively decreasing. In this context, it is not uncommon that the presence of some remaining animal species in cities causes problems to urban citizens and results in conflicts among stakeholders. Here, we propose a novel vision of the relations between urban citizens, local authorities and urban nature, taking the example of urban pigeons. We combined ecological and sociological concepts as well as data to propose a new working framework to build an integrative governance of urban nature. We showed how effective it is to change the focus on elements of nature only by including the interrelations between humans and nature. We highlighted the importance of institutional messages when dealing with biodiversity issues. We conclude by calling for a holistic vision in the implementation of policy on urban nature.

Urban Biodiversity and Green Spaces in Delhi: A Case Study of New Settlement and Lutyens’ Delhi

2015 ◽  
Vol 52 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 83-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priya Bhalla ◽  
Prodyut Bhattacharya
Keyword(s):  
Urban Biodiversity ◽  
Green Spaces

scholarly journals Ecological planning strategies for urban parks based on biodiversity conservation and promotion: a case study of Qingxiushan Forest Park in Nanning City

2021 ◽  
Vol 293 ◽  
pp. 01011
Author(s):  
Shuang Ming ◽  
Qin Du
Keyword(s):  
Biodiversity Conservation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Urban Ecosystem ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Urban Biodiversity ◽  
Ecological Planning ◽  
Forest Park ◽  
Planning Strategies ◽  
Nanning City

Urban biodiversity plays an important role in maintaining urban ecosystem, beautifying urban environment, improving economic benefits and human well-being, and urban park, as an important habitat of urban biology, is an important part of urban biodiversity. Taking Qingxiu Mountain Park in Nanning City as an example, this paper analyzes the main problems and challenges of biodiversity conservation and promotion, and puts forward a scientific reference basis for the promotion and protection of biodiversity in Qingxiu Mountain Park in Nanning City.

scholarly journals Establishing ecological and social priorities for urban biodiversity conservation and their alignment through green infrastructure planning; a case study in Swindon, UK.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Jonathan Wilshaw
Keyword(s):  
Biodiversity Conservation ◽  
Green Infrastructure ◽  
Urban Ecosystems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Urban Biodiversity ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Infrastructure Planning ◽  
Urban Green ◽  
Urban Biodiversity Conservation

The increasing number of people living in towns and cities across the world places ever growing pressures on, and demands of urban ecosystems. Research indicates that a diminution in the extent, quality and associated functions of urban green networks as a result of development pressure risks decline in urban biodiversity and the potential human benefits to be derived from nature rich urban environments. Adopting a case study approach, this research investigates ecological and socio-cultural priorities for conserving urban biodiversity and how these perspectives align within the theoretical framework and practice of green infrastructure planning. In doing so the research adds to a limited but growing body of evidence that describes the vital contribution of urban biodiversity to place making and how related policy and practice could better respond. The research took place in Swindon, UK, a town undergoing continued expansion and regeneration. Broadleaf plantation woodlands, as a widespread habitat and ubiquitous component of the town’s urban landscape, provided the venue for concurrent ecological and ethnographic explorations of the biodiverse qualities of place. Field studies of the richness and abundance of woodland dwelling beetles ran alongside observation of, and interviews with residents via regular and extended participation in Swindon’s health walks groups. The findings add to previous research highlighting the significance of the intricate and interlacing network of open spaces forming much of urban green infrastructure as wildlife habitats. Critically, the research also reveals the ways and depths to which common-place ‘everyday’ nature encountered in such settings is embedded within residents’ sense of place. The findings imply that urban biodiversity conservation goals should place much greater emphasis on local, small and inter-connecting greenspaces often dismissed in planning policy and conservation practice. Establishing such goals within strengthened green infrastructure planning frameworks and founded on a broader definition of urban biodiversity to encompass socio-cultural dimensions, could realise substantial benefits for environmental, personal and societal well-being.

scholarly journals Do Linear Transport Infrastructures provide a potential corridor for urban biodiversity? Case study in Greater Paris, France

Cybergeo ◽  
2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Clevenot ◽  
Cédissia De Chastenet ◽  
Nathalie Frascaria ◽  
Philippe Jacob ◽  
Richard Raymond ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Biodiversity ◽  
Linear Transport
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