The future of urban agriculture and biodiversity-ecosystem services: Challenges and next steps

• Published in: Basic and applied ecology Vol. 16; no. 3; pp. 189 - 201
• Main Authors: Lin, Brenda B., Philpott, Stacy M., Jha, Shalene
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier GmbH 01.05.2015
• Subjects: Agricultural management; Food security; Gardens; Green space; Urban planning; Vegetation complexity; Green space; Agricultural management; Gardens; Vegetation complexity; Urban planning; Food security

Urban landscapes are spatially constrained, and vegetative land uses that provide beneficial ecosystem services are difficult to maintain. Urban agricultural (UA) systems appear in many forms – from community farms and rooftop gardens to edible landscaping and urban orchards – and can be productive...