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Reforestation in general is a common solution for groups to come together and find solutions for local and global issues. Urban reforestation is the practice of planting trees, typically on a large scale, in urban environments. [1] It may also include urban horticulture and urban farming. [2]
Urban rewilding is a specific form of rewilding, a movement that gained prominence in the 1990s. [1] Urban rewilding aims to integrate ecosystems into cities, blending nature and urban settings. This nature can be anything from vegetation to animals. [ 1 ]
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Tijuca Forest in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In many countries there is a growing understanding of the importance of the natural ecology in urban forests. There are numerous projects underway aimed at restoration and preservation of ecosystems, ranging from simple elimination of leaf-raking and elimination of invasive plants to full-blown reintroduction of original species and riparian ecosystems.
Reforestation is the practice of restoring previously existing forests and woodlands that have been destroyed or damaged. The prior forest destruction might have happened through deforestation , clearcutting or wildfires .
This category includes articles related to urban forests, forestry, reforestation, and related topics. Subcategories This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total.
In recent years, there has been significant national effort to deploy urban reforestation research initiatives in Japanese metropolitan areas. The current research evaluates tree count, species richness, and carbon sequestration capacity. The Tokyo area has planted 420,563 trees bordering 2,712 kilometers of streets. In 4,177 ha of urban parks ...
Urban green space at Trinity College Dublin that has been left to overgrow intentionally. In 2011, the ' Rewilding Europe ' initiative was established with the aim of rewilding one million hectares of land in ten areas including the western Iberian Peninsula , Velebit , the Carpathians and the Danube delta by 2020. [ 92 ]