Ecological Functions of Urban Green Spaces

Dear Colleagues,

The rapid development of global industrialization and urbanization in recent decades, while leading to significant economic growth and more convenient lifestyles, has brought about a series of environmental problems, including global warming, air pollution, ecosystem chaos, biodiversity declines, etc. These problems will also seriously threaten the regular survival, production and life of human beings. Due to these problems, the ecological function of urban green space has received much global attention. Urban green space plays multiple roles in urban ecological, social and economic services, is an indispensable part of the urban ecosystem, and has an indispensable function in improving environmental problems and promoting sustainable urban development. This Special Issue aims to discuss the role of the ecological function of urban green space in alleviating urban environmental problems, as well as to study the use and management of urban green space in sustainable urban development. Through this series of research, we will explore how to better utilize the ecological and social service functions of urban green space and promote the sustainable development of cities.

The research collected in this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics: ecological functions of urban forestry; accessibility and equity of urban green spaces; the impact of urban forestry on the microclimate; urban green spaces and the well-being of residents; urban forestry and resilient cities; urban green spaces and social justice; governance, planning and management of urban green spaces; urban green spaces in smart cities; urban biodiversity; urban green spaces and air pollution; and sustainable development in cities.

Dr. Zhipeng Zhu
Prof. Dr. Jianwen Dong
Dr. Jinda Qi
Dr. Xiong Yao
Dr. Weicong Fu
Guest Editors

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