urban landscapes – envirobites

Teaser: Parks and other green spaces have long been known to benefit general physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Recent research shows that having green space around one’s home in childhood is associated with lower risk of psychiatric disorders as an adult. This finding shows the importance of residential green space in promoting lifelong mental health.

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Alien Plants in Urban Landscapes

November 28, 2017November 27, 2017 Lindsay Green-Gavrielidis 1 Comment alien species, benefits, negative impacts, urban landscapes

Alien plant species, or non-native plant species, provide positive benefits, such as improving aesthetics and contributing to local food production. However, these species can also have negative effects on urban landscape by producing allergy-inducing pollen and taking over habitat from native species. In order to effectively manage urban landscapes, more research is needed on the positive and negative impacts of alien plant species.