Publication Details |
| Category | Text Publication |
| Reference Category | Journals |
| DOI | 10.1002/ecy.70402 |
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| Title (Primary) | Navigating urban ecology: Conceptual and methodological insights |
| Author | MacGregor-Fors, I.; Rega-Brodsky, C.C.; Kotze, D.J.; MacIvor, J.S.; Hahs, A.K.; Moretti, M.; Williams, N.S.G.; Lepczyk, C.A.; Jung, K.; Katti, M.; Knapp, S.; La Sorte, F.A.; Piana, M.R.; Threlfall, C.G.; Warren, P.; Nilon, C.H.; Aronson, M.F.J. |
| Source Titel | Ecology |
| Year | 2026 |
| Department | BZF; iDiv |
| Volume | 107 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Page From | e70402 |
| Language | englisch |
| Topic | T5 Future Landscapes |
| Keywords | interdisciplinarity, research methodology, social-ecological systems, urban biodiversity, urban ecology, urbanization |
| Abstract | Since its consolidation as a sub-discipline of ecology in
the late 1990s, urban ecology has grown substantially, enhancing our
understanding of how urbanization shapes biodiversity and how
biodiversity adapts to urbanization. Inherently interdisciplinary in its
scope and application, urban ecology is rooted in multiple theoretical
and methodological foundations, potentially making the field
overwhelming for newcomers as the key literature is scattered across
multiple disciplines. Drawing on the collective expertise of editors and
reviewers, we attempt to address common pitfalls noted in studies of
biodiversity within urban ecosystems and suggest action items for both
the new and experienced urban ecologist. Here, we present key concepts
for framing hypothesis-based urban biodiversity research questions,
conceptualizing urban settings, accounting for spatial and temporal
scales, selecting study systems and meaningful explanatory variables for
research questions, and recognizing the social-ecological nature of
urban systems. We offer insights and examples, emphasizing the
importance of rigorous urban ecological research without imposing
constraints on innovation. |
| MacGregor-Fors, I., Rega-Brodsky, C.C., Kotze, D.J., MacIvor, J.S., Hahs, A.K., Moretti, M., Williams, N.S.G., Lepczyk, C.A., Jung, K., Katti, M., Knapp, S., La Sorte, F.A., Piana, M.R., Threlfall, C.G., Warren, P., Nilon, C.H., Aronson, M.F.J. (2026): Navigating urban ecology: Conceptual and methodological insights Ecology 107 (6), e70402 10.1002/ecy.70402 |
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