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mizpas.bsky.social
💡 New paper co-auth. by MIZ!
By altering the physical and chemical properties of the soil, soil-nesting ants can shape the biodiversity of soil microarthropods — a key role for conserving urban biodiversity. 🐜More info 👉 www.mdpi.com/3547020
#UrbanEcosystems #Ants #SoilMicroarthropods #Conservation
October 30, 2025 at 11:37 AM
agstoltenberg.bsky.social
🎉 New paper out in Urban Forestry & Urban Greening!
We show how urban green space types & land-use history shape soil health in Gießen/Germany.
🌿 Woody stands & meadows > lawns 🌱
📄 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#urbanecosystems #urbansoil #LULC
Effects of urban green space types and historical Land Use/ Land Cover on soil health: Implications for sustainable management
Urban green space management is shifting from intensive maintenance toward sustainable practices in response to climate change and biodiversity loss. …
www.sciencedirect.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:34 AM
jfleck.bsky.social
Tracking the slow return of ducks to the University of New Mexico duck pond after more than a year of remodeling. It’s been two months since completion. Spotted three ducks on Sunday. It’s soon time for the winter wigeons’ return. Will they find their way back? #urbanecosystems
October 20, 2025 at 12:21 PM
citizenptnewstx.bsky.social
Alarming research reveals that microplastics are contaminating Austin's waterways, posing serious risks to wildlife and human health.

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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalImpact #UrbanEcosystems #PlasticPollution #AustinEnvironment
University of Texas Research Highlights Microplastic Contamination in Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake
Research uncovers alarming microplastic levels in urban tributaries leading to Lake Austin.
citizenportal.ai
September 4, 2025 at 8:31 AM
citizenptnewsnc.bsky.social
Charlotte is on the brink of a green revolution as city leaders consider lifting grass height restrictions to promote naturalistic gardens that boost biodiversity and sustainability.

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#CharlotteMecklenburgCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #UrbanEcosystems #CommunityGardens
Charlotte Council Considers Landscaping Ordinance Amendments for Naturalistic Gardens
Speakers urge council to amend restrictions for sustainable native plantings in Charlotte yards.
citizenportal.ai
August 26, 2025 at 12:49 PM
citizenptnewsca.bsky.social
The San Francisco PUC is investing $54 million in a groundbreaking habitat restoration plan that promises to transform local ecosystems and meet crucial environmental regulations.

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#SanFranciscoCitySanFranciscoCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #RegulatoryCompliance #UrbanEcosystems
San Francisco PUC funds $931K for Middle Bear Island habitat restoration with Ducks Unlimited
San Francisco PUC allocates funds for significant habitat restoration project at Middle Bear Island.
citizenportal.ai
July 6, 2025 at 4:53 AM
polymash.bsky.social
Are we designing with nature or just accepting damage? Bon's #CyborgInfrastructure risks sidelining conservation. #UrbanEcosystems #EcologicalDesign
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berk.li
June 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
purescience.news
Humans moving to ancient cities sent bedbug numbers soaring, say scientists #Science #Biology #Ecology #Bedbugs #UrbanEcosystems #HumanImpact
Humans moving to ancient cities sent bedbug numbers soaring, say scientists
The insects had been in decline until people started cramming together in the first large settlements They survived the catastrophe that wiped out the dinosaurs, but bedbugs were in decline until the...
purescience.news
May 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
restecologyhu.bsky.social
Keen to learn more about how 🌆urban ecosystem restoration will kick off in accordance with the EU Nature Restoration Regulation? 👀 Watch this webinar: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pShU...
#restorenature #urbanecosystems #urbangreening
Nature Restoration Law Webinar #:1 Urban Ecosystem Restoration - Baselines and Data
YouTube video by Urban Agenda for the EU
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May 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
citizenptnewsok.bsky.social
Coyotes are moving into Tulsa neighborhoods, sparking worries for pet safety – but local officials have a plan to help residents coexist with these urban predators.

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#TulsaTulsaCounty #OK #PublicSafety #TulsaWildlife #CommunityAwareness #UrbanEcosystems #CitizenPortal
Tulsa officials outline strategies to coexist with urban coyotes
Residents learn to safely manage coyote interactions through best practices and guidelines.
citizenportal.ai
May 5, 2025 at 11:07 PM
citizenptnewsoh.bsky.social
Discover how aspen and willow trees exemplify resilience and adaptability, shaping our urban ecosystems for a sustainable future!

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#StowCitySummitCounty #OH #UrbanEcosystems #StowUrbanForestry #CitizenPortal #CommunityInterconnectedness #SustainabilityInitiatives
Aspen resident highlights resilience of trees in sustainable living discussion
Aspen local discusses flexibility and longevity of various trees for sustainable ecosystems.
citizenportal.ai
April 15, 2025 at 9:54 PM
jbabialmenar.bsky.social
Are you exploring new ways to measure #urbanecosystems? Working on pilot #urban #ecosystemaccounts? Applying ecosystem accounting to fine-scale #projects?

We’re calling for #papers for a Special Issue on Urban Ecosystem Accounting in the Journal #EcosystemServices!

Link: shorturl.at/mxOsz

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January 31, 2025 at 9:42 AM
beckerhopper.bsky.social
Don't miss this chance to join a truly interdisciplinary #PhD programme on Transforming Chemical Management for a Non-Toxic Future. Stage 1 Applications are due 6 Jan. #ecology #ecotoxicology #systemsthinking #urbanecosystems Details here: ecosolutions.sites.sheffield.ac.uk/home
ECOSOLUTIONS - How to apply
ECOSOLUTIONS DTP is now open for applications to join the first cohort of PhD students to start in September 2025.
ecosolutions.sites.sheffield.ac.uk
December 20, 2024 at 1:56 PM
carolannie.bsky.social
"For years, Carrie, like numerous other city residents, suffered from a phenomenon known as “tree blindness”, and hadn’t paid much attention to the urban forest around her. "
#Resilience #Sustainability #Ecosystems #UrbanEcosystems
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
LA tree enthusiast shares her love for the city’s canopy: ‘Something we took for granted’
Stephanie Carrie gives tours and educates Angelenos on the importance of the urban forest – and how to improve it
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2024 at 8:33 PM
cbgpmontpellier.bsky.social
📢 new #OA study out in #UrbanEcosystems

#Biological_invasions in international #seaports: a case study of exotic #rodents in #Cotonou 🐀🐁🚢

Led by Sylvestre Badou & a team of scientists @CBGPMontpellier @ird_fr (incl. @DobignyGauthier @carinebrouat)

link.springer.com/article/10.100…
November 24, 2024 at 12:14 PM
drandygreen.bsky.social
Two nearby urban ponds in #Kirkby #Merseyside, one biodiverse, one sterile. Why design something like that @KnowsleyCouncil when people need to connect with nature? @PondManUK @freshwaterbio @uclponds @jeremybiggs @ponds4climate @BES_AquaEco @UoM_EES @mmuwildlife @UrbanEcosystems
November 20, 2024 at 9:43 AM
conservbytes.bsky.social
We’re live in 15 minutes — Why we should restore urban ecosystems by @_MBreed https://video.flinders.edu.au/events20/20/EcologyAndEvolutionSeminarSeries.cfm?id=7 #urbanecosystems #EcoEvo #ecology #ecologicalrestoration
November 19, 2024 at 11:44 PM
conservbytes.bsky.social
We’re live in just under an hour —Why we should restore urban ecosystems by @_MBreed https://video.flinders.edu.au/events20/20/EcologyAndEvolutionSeminarSeries.cfm?id=7 #urbanecosystems #EcoEvo #ecology #ecologicalrestoration
November 19, 2024 at 11:44 PM
arjundevamar.bsky.social
New paper in UrbanEcosystems with @PeSumas @kiwi_sjc

Juggling a“junk-food”diet: responses of an urban bird to fluctuating anthropogenic-food availability

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11252-019-00885-3

read-only pdf: https://rdcu.be/bN1Fl

1st paper from Miqkayla...
Juggling a “junk-food” diet: responses of an urban bird t...
Within highly urban systems, anthropogenic activity often...
link.springer.com
November 22, 2024 at 12:53 AM
pesumas.bsky.social
How Red-winged #starlings are juggling a #junkfood diet: responses to fluctuating anthropogenic-food availability #urbanecosystems @SpringerNature #ornithology #urbanecology #behaviouralecology @Fitztitute Miqkayla Stofberg @kiwi_sjc & @arjundevamar

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February 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social
Day of learning and storytelling at #Oakland Museum of Ca. #urbanecosystems #turtlelove #strongertogether
December 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM