People’s appreciation of colorful field margins in intensively used arable landscapes and the conservation of plants and invertebrates

de Snoo, G. R.; van Dijk, J.; Vletter, W.; Musters, C. J. M.

doi:10.1007/s13593-023-00933-5

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“…Meanwhile, negative residents' reactions could be evoked by unintentional vegetation overgrowth of infrastructure elements [28], although sometimes reactions are more positive [31]. In contrast, positive reactions could be evoked by the intentional introduction of synanthropic plants into areas strongly dominated by infrastructure, such as the creation of floral strips along roads [32]. Waterfronts, forests, and road edges are most often indicated as habitats where spontaneous plants should be preserved according to people [26].…”

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Preferences of Adults for Synanthropic Flora in the Sustainable Development of Polish Cities’ Green Areas

Fornal-Pieniak,

Stangierska-Mazurkiewicz,

Kamionowski

et al. 2024

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Synanthropic flora (weeds, spontaneously developed plants) are plants that accompany humans, appearing as a result of anthropopressure as well as after its cessation. The potential of synanthropic flora in shaping green areas usually brings many measurable benefits that depend on land management in cities. The study aimed to determine the preferences and attitudes of adults towards synanthropic flora in settlement units. The article presents survey results from 447 city residents. The obtained results were statistically analyzed using the k-means clustering method to identify segments of respondents with similar attitudes and preferences toward synanthropic flora. Mann-Whitney U tests were employed to determine statistical differences in the demographic variables among the analyzed clusters of respondents. Additionally, multiple regression analysis was performed to identify the opinions and attitudes towards synanthropic flora, that may influence their greater acceptance in the vicinity of residential areas. The results obtained in multiple regression allow for the statement that the respondent’s evaluation of the level of support for the introduction of more synanthropic vegetation into urban greenery (Yw) grows with the increase of acceptance of synanthropic plants occurrence in surroundings. Respondents’ opinions on the subject of the presence of synanthropic plants were studied using such variables concerning: synanthropic vegetation found in turfgrasses has a positive impact on the visual attractiveness of a site (X1), synanthropic plant communities present themselves better than others (X2), presence of synanthropic vegetation in an estate improves the quality of life in that location (X3), introduction of synanthropic flora into estate arrangements is a positive (X4), support for the use of synanthropic flora for educational purposes - as elements of playgrounds or in the form of environmental workshops (X5). Residents’ acceptance of synanthropic flora in green areas is at a relatively high level.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Preferences of Adults for Synanthropic Flora in the Sustainable Development of Polish Cities’ Green Areas

Fornal-Pieniak,

Stangierska-Mazurkiewicz,

Kamionowski

et al. 2024

Preprint

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Preferences of Adults for Synanthropic Flora in the Sustainable Development of Polish Cities’ Green Areas

Fornal-Pieniak,

Stangierska-Mazurkiewicz,

Kamionowski

et al. 2024

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Synanthropic flora (weeds, i.e., spontaneously developed plants) are plants that accompany humans, appearing as a result of anthropopressure as well as after its cessation. The potential of synanthropic flora in shaping green areas usually brings many measurable benefits that depend on land management in cities. This study aimed to determine the preferences and attitudes of adults towards synanthropic flora in settlement units. This article presents survey results from 447 city residents. The obtained results were statistically analyzed using the k-means clustering method to identify segments of respondents with similar attitudes and preferences toward synanthropic flora. Mann–Whitney U tests were employed to determine statistical differences in the demographic variables among the analyzed clusters of respondents. Additionally, multiple regression analysis was performed to identify the opinions and attitudes towards synanthropic flora that may influence their greater acceptance in the vicinity of residential areas. The results obtained in the multiple regression analysis indicate that the respondent’s evaluation of the level of support for the introduction of more synanthropic vegetation into urban greenery (Yw) grows with the increase in the acceptance of synanthropic plants’ occurrence in the surroundings. Residents’ acceptance of synanthropic flora in green areas is at a relatively high level.

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People’s appreciation of colorful field margins in intensively used arable landscapes and the conservation of plants and invertebrates

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Preferences of Adults for Synanthropic Flora in the Sustainable Development of Polish Cities’ Green Areas

Preferences of Adults for Synanthropic Flora in the Sustainable Development of Polish Cities’ Green Areas

Preferences of Adults for Synanthropic Flora in the Sustainable Development of Polish Cities’ Green Areas

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