Biodiversity by Design: The attributes of ornamental plants in urban forest parks

Mohamad, Nik Hanita Nik; Idilfitri, Sabrina; Thani, Sharifah Khalizah Syed Othman

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.11.085

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“…In Romania, the status of protection of the bird species of community interest (SOR, 2015) According to specialized studies, the birds were classified in two large groups, one on species fenology and the other one related to the habitats where they were observed (Papadopol, Petrescu, 1991Mohamad et al, 2013;Idilfitri et al, 2014;Morante-Filho et al, 2015) (Table 2, Figures 15 and 16). …”

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“…In the specialized studies, it was demonstrated that the birds represent a quality indicator of the environment (Bino, et al, 2008;Coops, et al, 2009;Lima, et al, 2013;Mohamad, et al, 2013;Idilfitri, et al, 2014;Morante-Filho, et al, 2015), because a high ecological diversity is necessary for supporting several species. Several resons for which birds are considered as quality indicator of the environment can be mentioned: they are easily observed and identified, they live in almost all types of habitats and occupy different ecological niches, they are most often at the top of the food chain and therefore they are very exposed to the accumulation of chemical polluters; their diet includes a wide range of species, from plants to animals.…”

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Analysis of vegetation from satellite images correlated to the bird species presence and the state of health of the ecosystems of Bucharest during the period from 1991 to 2006

Dragoș¹,

Petrescu²,

Merciu³

2017

Geogr Pannon

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The urban vegetation needs adequate monitoring and conservation, being a critical resource of urban landscape. To its deeply esthetic values, the practical values and, respectively, ecosystem services delivered by the urban biodiversity are added (amelioration of the environment and urban microclimate, flood control, diminishing of the environmental pollution, increasing of biodiversity and habitats etc.). Accurate remote sensing techniques have been used widely in locating and mapping urban vegetation (Light Detection And Ranging-LiDAR, satellite images).The purpose of this study is to point out the vegetation status in correlation with the number of the bird species (as indicator of the ecosystem's health), using remote sensing techniques (Landsat satellite images), between 1991-2006 in Bucharest, Romania's capital. Rapid urban evolution of Bucharest led to important changes within the structure of the city, underlined by the increasing of the built area to the detriment of the green one. The intensity of the urbanization rate also led to the decreasing of the number of the bird species. The results obtained through analysis of satellite images indicate the necessity to acquire the up-to-date information related to the vegetation status in order to establish in the future, through urban landscape projects, protection measures for the vegetation cover and for the bird habitats in Bucharest Municipality.

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Analysis of vegetation from satellite images correlated to the bird species presence and the state of health of the ecosystems of Bucharest during the period from 1991 to 2006

Dragoș¹,

Petrescu²,

Merciu³

2017

Geogr Pannon

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“…However, this might be true only for small parks, and as for larger parks more native plants are preferred (Mohamad, Idilfitri, & Thani, 2013). Some exotic vegetation also provides food resources and shelter for urban birds (Sulaiman, Mohamad, & Idilfitri, 2013).…”

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Introducing a Method for Social-ecological Assessment of Small Urban Parks

Jasmani¹,

Ravn²,

Bosch³

2016

E-BPJ

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Small parks in cities are important to support overall urban biodiversity and ecological network. The aim of this paper is to introduce a method of identifying and assessing the ecological characteristics and anthropogenic factors of small urban parks. We developed a framework that combined structured observation and field measurement. The method suggests an integrative assessment that is practical and understandable to the park planners and managers to enhance small parks to support overall urban biodiversity and ecosystem services. High biodiversity can provide opportunities for humans to experience nature and wildlife in cities, thus contributing to the quality of life of urban dwellers.

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“…The trade-off is important in maintaining biodiversity condition and people's income in a landscape where human intervention was intensive. In relation to this, kebun campuran seems to be the appropriate system to implement the concept of 'biodiversity by design' as a conservation strategy (Mohamad et al 2013).…”

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Socio-ecological dimensions of agroforestry called kebun campuran in tropical karst ecosystem of West Java, Indonesia

2020

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Abstract. Parikesit, Withaningsih S, Rozi F. 2021. Socio-ecological dimensions of agroforestry called kebun campuran in tropical karst ecosystem of West Java, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 22: 122-131. Traditional and modernized systems combining agricultural and forestry production systems-called agroforestry-was developed by humans under the influence of biophysical and social conditions which often result in heterogeneous landscape. The so-called kebun campuran (mixed gardens) is one of the agroforestry forms that can be encountered in the humid tropics of Indonesia. However, socio-ecological information of this man-made vegetation and its multidimensional functions in particular environmental settings like karst is still limited. This paper aims to elucidate socio-ecological dimensions of kebun campuran in karst ecosystem in Pangandaran District, West Java, Indonesia. A vegetation survey was carried out to reveal the bio-ecological dimensions of kebun campuran complemented with socio-economic questionnaires. The results show that kebun campuran played an important role for the owners as the majority of them gained economic benefits from this agroforest. More than 50% of the owners had their main income from kebun campuran, therefore, kebun campuran was considered a valuable family asset. Kebun campuran ownership put the owner in a higher social status, despite the fact that 80.9% of them had only elementary education background. Correlation analysis showed that there was a very significant correlation between the areas of kebun campuran, rice-field, and homegarden ownership. The analysis also indicated that the economic value of kebun campuran derived from its products increased as its area became larger. There were diverse products like timber, fruits, fuelwood and forages extracted from kebun campuran. Among economically important species were Albizia chinensis (silk tree), Cocos nucifera (coconuts), Manilkara zapota (sapodilla), Musa paradisiaca (banana). Despite its beneficial value, kebun campuran was not intensively managed. On the other hand, the structural vegetation pattern of kebun campuran was the result of various practices carried out by the owners through the processes of introduction, domestication, and selection of plant species. Maintaining kebun campuran in the coastal landscape of Pangandaran might ensure the future of karst ecosystem in this southern coastal area of West Java.

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Biodiversity by Design: The attributes of ornamental plants in urban forest parks

Cited by 19 publications

References 5 publications

Analysis of vegetation from satellite images correlated to the bird species presence and the state of health of the ecosystems of Bucharest during the period from 1991 to 2006

Analysis of vegetation from satellite images correlated to the bird species presence and the state of health of the ecosystems of Bucharest during the period from 1991 to 2006

Introducing a Method for Social-ecological Assessment of Small Urban Parks

Socio-ecological dimensions of agroforestry called kebun campuran in tropical karst ecosystem of West Java, Indonesia

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