|
|
- Info
The application of ecological principles to urban and urbanizing landscapes
| Author: |
Zipperer, Wayne C.; Wu, Jianguo; Pouyat, Richard V.; Pickett, Steward T.A. |
| Date: |
2000 |
| Periodical: |
Ecological Applications |
| Abstract: |
Vitousek (1994) has identified land-cover changes by humans as a primary effect of humans on natural systems. With the projected global increase of urbanization, land cover conversions for urban use will only increase. An ecological approach to land use planning is not only necessary but essential to maintain the long-term sustainability of ecosystem benefits, services, and resources. In this article, we first examine the potential impacts of a new suburbanization pattern-the edge city-on natural and social systems. Second, we present an ecological framework for studying and managing urban and urbanizing landscapes based upon approaches and concepts adopted by the Baltimore and Phoenix long-term ecological research projects. Finally, we compare the five key ecological principles presented by Dale et al. (In Press) to those proposed by Flores et al. (1998) for urban and urbanizing landscapes. |
|
