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Provisional Bibliography of Atlases, Floras and Faunas of European Cities: 1600-2014
The bibliography provides information about the presence and distribution of plants and animals in cities throughout Europe. It will be of considerable interest to and should be used by a wide range of people including academics, researchers, librarians, school teachers, and people with a general ... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2016 -
Vertebrates and Invertebrates of European Cities:Selected Non-Avian Fauna
Vertebrates and Invertebrates of European Cities: Selected Non-Avian Fauna is the first known account of the vertebrate and invertebrate fauna of several cities in Europe and throughout the rest of the world. It excludes birds, which are described in a companion volume. The book contains eleven ch... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2015 -
Plants and Habitats of European Cities
A collection of studies on the ecologies of European cities, including Paris, Zurich, and Amsterdam among others. Discussion includes the natural and historical development of each city, local flora, the environmental impact of city growth, and environmental planning, design, and management.... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2011 -
Urban Ecology: Its Nature and Challenges
by Steven Frank • Pedro Barbosa • Aaron M Grade • Adam J Terando • Amanda E Sorensen • Dennis VanEngelsdorp • Elsa Youngsteadt • Desiree L Narango • Gail A Langellotto • Heidi Liere • Holly Martinson • Ignacio Castellanos • Iriana Zuria • John G Kelcey • Katherine Straley • Lea Johnson • Lindsay Miller Barranco • Lisa Kuder • Michael J Raupp • Monika Egerer • Nancy B Grimm • Nancy Falxa Sonti • Paige S Warren • Rebecca C Jordan • Riley Andrade • Steward T Pickett • Susannah B LermanToday, 55% of the world's human population lives in urban areas. By 2030, up to 90% of the global human population will live in cities and the global population is expected to increase by 68% by 2050. Although land cover categorized as "urban" is a relatively small fraction of the total surface... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2020