Tips to Create Biodiverse, Urban Communities

Hostetler, Mark E.; Main, Martin B.

Tips to Create Biodiverse, Urban Communities

2010

Hostetler, Mark E. | Main, Martin B.

Urban landscapes dominated by non-native turfgrass and ornamental plants are contributing to the decline of biodiversity in both urban areas and surrounding natural areas. Given that a majority of people now live in and experience nature in urban areas, landscaping recommendations by Extension professionals should focus on practices that conserve native biodiversity. We present alternative landscaping approaches to help conserve urban biodiversity.

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