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Using blue-green infrastructure in cities increases regional habitat connectivity and benefits biodiversity

Global urbanisation is increasing and negatively impacting on the quality, connectivity and ecosystem functioning of natural spaces. Local infrastructure interventions, such as existing blue (aquatic), and green (terrestrial) infrastructures for storm-water management and climate adaptation – can also aid biodiversity in human-dominated landscapes. This study of the Swiss lowlands used amphibian monitoring and species distribution data as well as connectivity modelling, to find key landscape elements of regional importance and local opportunities for urban blue-green infrastructure that could help enhance habitat connectivity. Click here to read more

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date:  15/11/2022