Less is more! Rapid increase in plant species richness after reduced mowing in urban grasslands

• Published in: Basic and applied ecology Vol. 42; pp. 47 - 53
• Main Authors: Sehrt, Melissa, Bossdorf, Oliver, Freitag, Martin, Bucharova, Anna
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier GmbH 01.02.2020
• Subjects: Biodiversity; cities; Green infrastructure; Lawn management; lawns and turf; meadows; mowing; recreation; species richness; Green infrastructure; Biodiversity; Lawn management

Urban lawns provide space for recreation in cities, and they are an important part of urban green infrastructures. However, most lawns are intensively managed. As only few plant species can survive frequent mowing, urban lawns typically harbor only a limited number of plant species. To improve the b...