Research in Urban Ecology: Application into Landscape Design and Green Infrastructure

Dear Colleagues,

Urban ecology covers a wide range of research from urban heat island effect, air and soil pollution, hydrology, soil science to urban vegetation and wildlife. Urban ecological knowledge is one of the keys for designing sustainable urban green areas and creating integrated green infrastructures.

This special issue welcomes the articles on the following research themes:

• Dynamic character of plant communities as a foundation for ecological design;
• Designing for urban wildlife;
• Urban forest for cooling cities. Ecological and design considerations;
• Urban trees for humans and wildlife;
• Nature-based solutions for urban areas: ecological and social considerations.

We look forward to receiving your original research articles and reviews.

Prof. Dr. Maria Ignatieva
Dr. Diana Dushkova
Guest Editors

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