How do urbanization and alien species affect the plant taxonomic, functional, and phylogenetic diversity in different types of urban green areas?

• DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28808-y
• Publication Date: 2023-07-25T18:02:45Z
• Authors: Łukasz Dylewski; Weronika Banaszak...; Łukasz Maćkowiak; Marcin K. Dyderski
• Keywords: Urban ecology; Urban ecosystem

Human pressure on urban landscapes has serious consequences for plant species. Therefore, environmental and anthropogenic factors affect the assembly of wildlife in communities. For biodiversity conservation ecosystem services areas, it is crucial to understand impacts urbanization as well introduction alien species On 47 sites Poznań (W Poland), we studied variation within between three management greenery habitats, i.e., parks, associated with housing estates, grasslands, they relate taxonomical, functional, phylogenetic alpha beta diversity. We also examined how (measured by ISA) vegetation compositional differences. found that both cover decreased diversity, while had various diversity each habitat. Our results suggest human leads similarities flora, where specific functional traits adapted environment. To achieve sustainable urbanization, planners should not only create diverse green spaces but eliminate plants, increasing role land promoting wildness cities.