Trees and the City : Diversity and Composition along a Neotropical Gradient of Urbanization
Joint Authors
Ortega-Álvarez, Rubén
Rodríguez-Correa, Hernando A.
MacGregor-Fors, Ian
Source
International Journal of Ecology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Biology
Abstract EN
In this study we assessed tree species richness, density, and composition patterns along a gradient of urbanization of a megacity.
Our results show that total, native, and exotic tree densities were highest in green areas where larger spaces are considered for greening purposes.
Conversely, total, native, and exotic tree species richness were highest in land uses with intermediate levels of urban development (residential, residential-commercial areas).
Not finding highest tree species richness in less developed urban areas suggests that cultural factors may shape the array of species that are planted within cities.
Supporting this, tree composition analyses showed that green areas are comprised of different tree species when compared to the rest of the studied urban land uses.
Thus, our results suggest that, to increase the ecological quality of cities, residents and managers should be encouraged to select a greater variety of trees to promote heterogeneous green areas.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ortega-Álvarez, Rubén& Rodríguez-Correa, Hernando A.& MacGregor-Fors, Ian. 2011. Trees and the City : Diversity and Composition along a Neotropical Gradient of Urbanization. International Journal of Ecology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ortega-Álvarez, Rubén…[et al.]. Trees and the City : Diversity and Composition along a Neotropical Gradient of Urbanization. International Journal of Ecology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ortega-Álvarez, Rubén& Rodríguez-Correa, Hernando A.& MacGregor-Fors, Ian. Trees and the City : Diversity and Composition along a Neotropical Gradient of Urbanization. International Journal of Ecology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491891
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-491891