Details zur Publikation |
| Kategorie | Textpublikation |
| Referenztyp | Zeitschriften |
| DOI | 10.3390/d17120830 |
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| Titel (primär) | Rethinking urban lawns: Rewilding and other nature-based alternatives |
| Autor | Dushkova, D.
; Ignatieva, M. |
| Quelle | Diversity |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2025 |
| Department | NSF |
| Band/Volume | 17 |
| Heft | 12 |
| Seite von | art. 830 |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Topic | T5 Future Landscapes |
| Supplements | Supplement 1 |
| Keywords | urban lawns; rewilding; nature-based solutions; biodiversity; climate change; resilience; socio-cultural values of nature; Europe and Asia |
| Abstract | Ongoing urbanization, biodiversity decline, and
intensifying climate change increasingly challenge the sustainability of
urban green spaces (UGS) dominated by conventional, intensively
maintained lawns. Although widespread across cities worldwide, lawns are
criticised for their low biodiversity value and high resource demands.
This paper explores nature-based solutions (NBS) as viable alternatives
for enhancing resilience and multifunctionality of urban lawns. It
conceptualizes lawns as intertwined ecological, design, and
socio-cultural systems, and evaluates strategies for their
transformation. Building on case studies from ten Eurasian cities, a
narrative literature review, and the authors’ inter- and
transdisciplinary research experience, this study develops a typology of
NBS alternatives, including urban species-rich meadows, semi-natural
grasslands, naturalistic herbaceous perennial plantings,
mixed-vegetation groundcovers, edible lawns, pictorial (annual) meadows,
and rewilded lawns. Key interventions involve reduced mowing,
multifunctional green spaces, adaptive management, and community
engagement. Findings demonstrate that these approaches enhance
biodiversity, ecosystem services, and climate resilience, but their
success depends on local ecological conditions, landscape design, and
public perceptions of urban nature. Alternative lawn designs and
maintenance practices should employ native, drought- and
trampling-resistant plants and context-sensitive design configurations
while respecting cultural traditions of urban greening and fostering
social acceptance. The paper suggests practical recommendations and
directions for future research. |
| dauerhafte UFZ-Verlinkung | https://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=20939&ufzPublicationIdentifier=31612 |
| Dushkova, D., Ignatieva, M. (2025): Rethinking urban lawns: Rewilding and other nature-based alternatives Diversity 17 (12), art. 830 10.3390/d17120830 |
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