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Native or Exotic: A Bibliographical Review of the Debate on Ecological Science ...
Archer de Carvalho, Catarina; Raposo, Mauro; Pinto-Gomes, Carlos; Sousa Matos, RuteKnowledge from ecological sciences is an important reference for landscape design as Urban Green Spaces (UGS) play a critical role in the ecological protection of cities. There is an ongoing debate among ecologists on the value of exotic vegetation to ecosystem resilience and integrity, with authors arguing that in order for ecosystems to survive in future climates, exotic species with similar conditions in the...
Natural and semi-natural habitats in the design of urban open spaces – an appro...
Archer de Carvalho, Catarina; Matos, Rute; Conceição Castro, Maria; Pinto-Gomes, CarlosThe introduction of potential vegetation in the urban space is a fundamental feature both in the cities’ identity and in the intensification of ecological efficiency. Its use, as part of a landscape structure in the urban space, is supported by contemporary cities’ strategy with the following objectives: promote wellbeing, be sustainable, be resilient and adaptive facing future uncertainty, namely regarding cli...