Data di Pubblicazione:
2022
Citazione:
The contribution of ornamental plants to urban ecosystem services / A. Francini, D. Romano, S. Toscano, A. Ferrante. - In: EARTH. - ISSN 2673-4834. - 3:4(2022 Dec 02), pp. 1258-1274. [10.3390/earth3040071]
Abstract:
Urban areas can be differently anthropized; often, high-density populations lead to higher amounts of pollution. Nowadays, ornamental plants can represent important living components of urban areas, and if appropriate species are used, they can provide important ecosystem services. The relationships between green infrastructures and ecosystem services have been recognized for a long time, but the role of ornamental plant species has not been studied as much. In this frame, the different ecosystem services of ornamental plants, i.e., provisioning (e.g., food, air, and water cleaning), regulating (e.g., rain water, climate, nutrient recycling, pollination, and the formation of fertile soils), and cultural (e.g., recreation opportunities or the inspiration we draw from nature) will be critically analyzed to select the most suitable ornamental plant species able to assure the better performance. The action mechanisms will also be analyzed and discussed to individuate the best ideotypes of plant species able to better assure water purification, air quality, space for recreation, climate mitigation and adaptation, human wellbeing, and health. This information is suitable to ensure that the protection, restoration, creation, and enhancement of green infrastructure become integral parts of urban spatial planning and territorial development.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
green infrastructure; food production; water rain management; temperature regulation; nutrient recycling; pollution; biodiversity; human well-being
Elenco autori:
A. Francini, D. Romano, S. Toscano, A. Ferrante
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