Regenerative Landscapes: Designing with Ecological Connectivity and Habitat Use in Mind
A special issue of Land (ISSN 2073-445X). This special issue belongs to the section "Landscape Ecology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 19
Special Issue Editors
Interests: landscape architecture; landscape design; urban reneval garden and landscape studies; social and human aspects of landscape conservation; urban sociology and urban studies; landscape governance; well-being and healthy ecosystems
Interests: environmental science; soil research; heavy metal contamination; environmental pollution; architecture
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Interests: landscape ecology; spatial modeling for conservation; landscape management; habitat degradation and mitigate the impacts of climate change
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Ecological connectivity and habitat use are fundamental to landscape conservation, sustaining biodiversity and ecosystem resilience amid habitat fragmentation, urbanization, and climate change. Recent studies emphasize the need to integrate connectivity into conservation planning, develop robust analytical tools and address the dynamic nature of landscapes.
With progressive urbanization and the homogenisation of landscapes, this topic has become increasingly urgent—not only due to species decline and habitat degradation in non-urban areas but also because of the need to safeguard habitats and enhance landscape quality within cities. Particular attention should be given to the diversity of urban green infrastructure. Contemporary research highlights the growing role of new forms of urban greenery—private gardens, community parks, and informal green spaces in undeveloped zones, river valleys and coastal areas. Alongside traditional green areas such as parks and streetscapes, these spaces play a vital role in maintaining habitat connectivity and promoting the well-being of both species and people.
From a post-environmentalist perspective, this topic should also be examined within the frameworks of environmental policy, urban planning, environmental justice, and human–environment relations.
This Special Issue invites contributions from scholars in landscape ecology, urban planning, landscape architecture, environmental humanities, and related disciplines. Submissions may address, among others, the following themes:
- Concepts and models of ecological connectivity;
- Regenerative landscape projects in cities—gardens, parks, and informal green spaces;
- Nature-based and climate-resilient planning within urban resilience frameworks;
- Land-use conflicts between habitat conservation, agricultural development, urbanization, and renewable energy;
- Connectivity for people and nature—linking ecological corridors with green infrastructure and recreation;
- Healthy soils and ecosystems, habitat restoration, and well-being;
- Community participation in connectivity projects (e.g., citizen science, participatory mapping);
- Hybrid landscapes and temporal connectivity—linking natural, agricultural, and urban spaces within connectivity networks.
We look forward to receiving your original research articles and reviews.
Dr. Beata Joanna Gawryszewska
Dr. Maja Radziemska
Dr. Syartinilia Wijaya
Dr. Akhmad Arifin Hadi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- ecological connectivity
- urban green infrastructure
- landscape conservation
- regenerative landscape design
- habitat restoration and resilience
- human-environment relations
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