Urbanization significantly alters natural ecosystems and has accelerated globally. Urban wildlife populations are often highly fragmented by human infrastructure, and isolated populations may adapt in response to local urban pressures. However, relatively few studies have identified genomic signatures of adaptation in urban animals. We used a landscape genomic approach to examine signatures of ...

Environmental and ecological degradation can be monitored by biological indicators such as plants, yet little research has been done using subterranean organisms collembola, especially in cities. Collembola, a soil fauna group, used to assess quality decipher assembly rules of Here, we review 75 articles on collembola an urban context. We found that properties landscape characteristics influenc...

Rivers of Ukraine are divided into 3 types: Polissya, mountain and rivers dissected valleys. The attention this article is paid to the analysis natural features river ecosystems reasons factors their degradation. Methods town-planning organization regeneration coastal territories Polissya-type urban suburban zones offered. current state Polissya considered, degradation made. Proposals have been...

Rapid urbanization is placing increased pressure on natural, restored and designed ecosystems to provide services growing human populations. The establishment spread of invasive alien species within around urban areas threaten biodiversity ecosystem functioning, the they provide. Consequently, there a need protect manage where invasions will have greatest socio-ecological impact. Limited resour...

We explore whether Rotterdam city has the governance capacity in terms of processes at place, and the attention in terms of vision and strategy to take up an integrated approach toward urban resilience. We adopt an interpretative policy analysis approach to assess the dynamics of urban ecosystem governance considering interviews, gray literature, and facilitated dialogues with policy practition...