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{"title":"The role of nature in migrant integration: An eco-social perspective","authors":"Azadeh Fatehrad ,&nbsp;Davide Natalini ,&nbsp;Hyab Teklehaimanot Yohannes ,&nbsp;Gianluca Palombo","doi":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128837","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128837","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Despite the <em>local turn</em> in UK integration policy, which advocates for community-based approaches (Phillimore, 2020), the focus of academia and policy remains on the social structural dimensions of integration, neglecting the role that nature plays. In this paper we address this gap by investigating the role of nature in integration experiences. To explore this, we conducted interdisciplinary research using participatory, aesthetic and social science methods in three UK case studies—Blackburn with Darwen, the Isle of Lewis, and the London Borough of Haringey. Our findings reveal that nature engagement fosters integration through three key processes: (1) socializing within natural spaces, which facilitates new communal ties; (2) aesthetic and sensory interactions, which enhance psychological well-being and sense-making; and (3) deep ecological connections, which shape personal and collective belonging and identity. Importantly, these findings challenge traditional assimilationist paradigms by advocating for integration as a relational and multidirectional process in which both migrants and host communities negotiate belonging within shared ecological spaces. This study contributes to contemporary integration theories by foregrounding the active agency of nature within an expanded eco-social framework. Drawing on Latour (2018), we argue that nature is not a passive backdrop but an active participant in shaping integration experiences. By recognizing the entanglement of social and ecological systems, we advocate for a revised UK integration policy that embeds environmental considerations alongside social and structural factors. Future research should examine the long-term impacts of nature-based integration initiatives and explore ways to enhance equitable access to natural spaces for all community members.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49394,"journal":{"name":"Urban Forestry & Urban Greening","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 128837"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144123316","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sociological perspectives on urban green infrastructure: Identifying research gaps and advancing future directions","authors":"María José Andrade Suárez ,&nbsp;Manuel Docampo García ,&nbsp;Ana Leiras","doi":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128873","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128873","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Sociology provides essential insights into the complex interactions between urban green infrastructures (UGIs) and society. However, despite increasing recognition of their social impacts, UGIs still lack a systematic sociological framework to uncover key trends and critical research gaps. This paper seeks to fill this gap by analyzing influential scientific sources at the intersection of sociology and UGIs. The methodology consists of a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis of 436 scientific articles published in academic journals between 2001 and 2024. Data were extracted from Scopus and examined using ASReview, a machine-learning Python-based tool, and Bibliometrix, an RStudio-based software. The results reveal that while existing studies have extensively examined governance, policy, and equity-related aspects of UGIs, other areas remain underexplored. These include the religious, spiritual, and cultural uses of UGIs (e.g., festivals, traditional events), their role in specific sectors such as tourism, and the projected and perceived image of UGIs, among others. The findings constitute a fundamental sociological guide for all UGIs’ stakeholders.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49394,"journal":{"name":"Urban Forestry & Urban Greening","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 128873"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144123191","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tapping the urban forest: Integrating tree canopy runoff (stemflow) into blue-green infrastructure","authors":"Jalayna Antoine ,&nbsp;Meimei Lin ,&nbsp;Alia M. El-Kulak ,&nbsp;John T. Van Stan II","doi":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128876","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128876","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As urbanization accelerates and climate change intensifies, cities increasingly turn to green infrastructure to manage stormwater and enhance resilience. Urban trees not only sequester carbon and reduce heat island effects but also partition rainfall into interception, throughfall, and stemflow. Stemflow (the water channeled down tree trunks) is often voluminous and nutrient-rich in urban settings, yet remains largely overlooked in conventional stormwater management. In this paper, we propose that repurposing stemflow can complement blue-green infrastructure by reducing runoff and providing supplemental irrigation for urban agriculture. We offer a brief review of stemflow’s contribution to the city surface, its nutrient composition (which often features elevated concentrations of nitrogen and potassium relative to open rainfall), and compare these values to runoff water and nutrient reduction targets. Using 1‑m resolution land cover data from EPA EnviroAtlas and a GIS-based methodology, we pair theory with a first-order feasibility assessment to identify “prime” canopy areas in four metropolitan regions: Philadelphia, Cleveland, Tampa, and Phoenix. Results indicate that prime canopy areas for stemflow capture, or diversion to other low impact development structures, range from 16.63 % in Philadelphia to 8.4 % in Phoenix, reflecting each city’s unique urban forestry and stormwater challenges. Ultimately, with minimal retrofits, stemflow harvesting appears to offer a low‑cost, scalable strategy that not only diverts runoff but also supplies valuable, nutrient‑rich water to urban gardens and infiltration systems. By integrating natural tree-canopy hydrology with established stormwater practices, cities might meaningfully reduce infrastructure burdens and advance sustainable water management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49394,"journal":{"name":"Urban Forestry & Urban Greening","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 128876"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144123315","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The boreal soil microbiome of different urban green spaces – Do city residents meet different microbes?","authors":"Hannu Fritze ,&nbsp;Krista Peltoniemi ,&nbsp;Taina Pennanen ,&nbsp;Sannakajsa Velmala ,&nbsp;Jenni Hultman ,&nbsp;Oili Tarvainen ,&nbsp;Jouni Karhu ,&nbsp;Marika Laurila ,&nbsp;Leila Korpela ,&nbsp;Katja Kangas","doi":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128870","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128870","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Soil microbes perform a wide range of functions, including nutrient cycling. Soils in urban green spaces also provide a nearby source of natural microbiota for human residents, potentially promoting the development of skin microbiomes and having beneficial impact on health. The soil of urban green spaces, which have distinctive vegetation characteristics, was analysed in two boreal cities to investigate whether residents are exposed to different microbial communities.</div><div>The analysis included built, open and forested green spaces. Built green spaces, characterized by flower beds and lawns, and open green spaces, such as meadows, had a similar soil microbiome, although this was an unexpected finding. The bacterial and fungal communities of urban forests differed from those of built and open green spaces. In contrast to the bacterial diversity of urban forests, which increased in the soil of built and open spaces, fungal diversity did not differ. According to metagenomic analyses all the green spaces were potentially denitrifying environments and revealed that all three urban spaces harboured genes that could possibly lead to the formation of more nitrous oxide (N₂O) in urban forest soils. This finding highlights the importance of incorporating greenhouse gas flux measurements and functional microbial analyses in future research on the impact of urbanization on soil microbiology.</div><div>From the perspective of urban planning, our results indicate that the soils of built green spaces are microbiologically diverse, offering the potential to design different types of plantations that attract residents to urban parks of their choice. Furthermore, we recommend making efforts to preserve existing urban forests to provide opportunities for local populations to interact with alternative environmental microbiomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49394,"journal":{"name":"Urban Forestry & Urban Greening","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 128870"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144146770","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Toward low-maintenance extensive green roofs: A review for plant selection and substrate design","authors":"Zhongtang Liao,&nbsp;Ying Xu,&nbsp;Jialin Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128864","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128864","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Extensive green roofs (EGRs) are gaining popularity worldwide due to their environmental and economic benefits. A primary goal of EGRs is to achieve low maintenance to reduce costs; however, this is often challenged by harsh environmental stresses and limited substrate depth. These challenges can be mitigated through strategic plant selection and substrate design. Despite substantial research on plants and substrates under natural or controlled low-maintenance conditions, a consensus on optimal strategies low-maintenance EGRs (LEGRs) remains elusive. This study reviews 87 articles related to LEGRs, focusing on plant selection and substrate design. Plant selection is evaluated based on three criteria: ecophysiological characteristics, origin status, and establishment. Plant life form, such as forbs, grasses, and succulents, prove effective, with sedums remaining highly suitable for LEGRs. Native plants are gaining attention, while spontaneous plants may provide long-term advantages. Substrates composed of traditional lightweight materials with low organic content support plant performance on LEGRs, with a substrate depth of 10–15 cm being sufficient for sustainable LEGRs. Over 40 % of LEGRs require no maintenance, while low maintenance primarily focuses on irrigation. These findings suggest that LEGRs can succeed in most temperate regions. By integrating plant selection, substrate design, and maintenance strategies, we propose a conceptual framework to facilitate the success of LEGRs. This review offers a valuable reference for implementing LEGRs and the proposed framework can benefit LEGR designers, owners, and stakeholders.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49394,"journal":{"name":"Urban Forestry & Urban Greening","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 128864"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144123250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring multiscale relationships between environmental characteristics and recreational trail-based activities in urban natural areas: A regional study leveraging user-generated big data and machine learning","authors":"Ping Chang,&nbsp;Hans Skov-Petersen,&nbsp;Anton Stahl Olafsson","doi":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128869","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128869","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Human recreational behaviours in nature represent context- and scale-dependent phenomena. Sustainable urban planning and natural resource management call for effective interventions that target local contexts, which require a refined understanding of human-nature interactions. However, existing studies have failed to concurrently examine multiple spatial scales, nonlinearity and spatial variation in these associations. This study leveraged big data (i.e., Strava sports tracking data for running and cycling) and advanced machine learning techniques (partial dependence plots and geographically weighted random forest) to disentangle the complex relationships between environmental characteristics and recreational activities. Key findings from our study include: (1) the influence of environmental variables on running and cycling varies across perceptual scales, as represented by route-based and survey-based navigation; (2) moreover, specific scales are more appropriate for characterising these relationships; and (3) important variables were identified both at the local level and across the region for running and cycling. Our study proposed multiscale approaches for modelling and understanding the effects of environmental characteristics. The results reinforce the need for context-specific strategies in urban planning. Practical considerations are provided for the planning and design of urban natural areas to promote recreational trail-based activities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49394,"journal":{"name":"Urban Forestry & Urban Greening","volume":"110 ","pages":"Article 128869"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144090107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation and monetisation of ecosystem services with real-time weather data and machine learning","authors":"Martha Kogler ,&nbsp;Bernhard Scharf ,&nbsp;Christian Göschl ,&nbsp;Markus Jech ,&nbsp;Ulrike Pitha ,&nbsp;Rosemarie Stangl","doi":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128860","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128860","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Urban Green Infrastructures (GI) and Nature-based Solutions (NBS) play an essential role in the adaptation of urban spaces to climate change. However, implementation has been very low so far because there are uncertainties regarding their effects and benefits. In this context, we developed a method to evaluate and monetise current ecosystem services (ESS) provided by such GI. Our approach links current weather data with the <em>greenpass</em> technology via machine learning. This cloud-based method was tested and applied with a case study focusing on a perimeter building in Vienna, Austria. The GI applied were trees, green roofs, façade greenings, lawn, shrubs and perennials. The ESS include impacts on urban climate, energy balance of adjacent buildings, water balance and sewer system relief, CO₂ sequestration and O₂ production, as well as designation of the impact on property value. For the Viennese case study, regular benefits from ESS provided by the applied GI add up to € 340,000.- per year, while a one-time increase in property value results in € 1073,600.- for the whole perimeter. Knowing the value of GI supports city administrations and large companies to predict and record the benefits and include them in the accounting. Cost-benefit considerations become easier and financial reservations or barriers for implementation of GI can be overcome.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49394,"journal":{"name":"Urban Forestry & Urban Greening","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 128860"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144123314","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The case for urban agriculture: Opportunities for sustainable development","authors":"Hannah Joy Thwaites ,&nbsp;Isobel Violet Hume ,&nbsp;Timothy Richard Cavagnaro","doi":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128861","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128861","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This review examines the potential role of urban agriculture – the practice of farming within and around cities and densely populated areas – in addressing the pressing challenge of sustainable development, correlated to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a set of 17 interconnected goals designed to guide action towards a sustainable and equitable future, the SDGs represent a call to action for all countries and highlight the most pressing challenges and opportunities of today. In recognising that the function and impacts of sustainably and equitably feeding the world’s population are inherent to many of the goals, an interrogation of literature about food supply from within the urban environment (where most people live) has been conducted to support the research aim of considering urban agriculture as a strategy to help achieve urban sustainability and resilience goals. Through a narrative review approach this novel investigation extends beyond the constraints of narrow SDG-centric literature to sustainable development more broadly, finding that urban agriculture is highly valued for its ability to strengthen local food systems and its ecosystem service contributions to urban sustainability, along with socio-cultural attributes. This review depicts practices, highlights multifarious benefits, and features potential perverse outcomes and considerations; in the process identifying that the strongest and deepest connections between urban agriculture and sustainable development are with three specific goals: SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). Accordingly, the insights gleaned from this narrative review have been structured to reflect the connections with these three SDGs and related to the human- and systems-centric themes of <em>People</em> and <em>Planet</em>. Overall, sensitively applied urban agriculture can strengthen food security, reduce the overall impact of cities, and contribute to the circularity of production and consumption systems, helping to achieve global sustainable development aims.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49394,"journal":{"name":"Urban Forestry & Urban Greening","volume":"110 ","pages":"Article 128861"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144105461","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The role of university campus landscape characteristics in students’ mental health","authors":"Koorosh Aghabozorgi ,&nbsp;Alexander van der Jagt ,&nbsp;Simon Bell ,&nbsp;Harry Smith","doi":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128863","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128863","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>University students frequently suffer from mental health challenges such as stress, depression, and anxiety during their studies. It is therefore crucial to offer spaces and landscapes on the university campus that offer mental restoration and promote well-being, given the substantial time spent there. Prior research has explored the impact of exposure to campus landscape on students' mental health and the types of spaces that could support activities with potential health benefits. However, further investigation is needed into the specific landscape characteristics that encourage space use and support students’ mental well-being. To address this knowledge gap, we explored how the characteristics of campus outdoor spaces affect students’ preferences concerning spaces they like and dislike to visit, and the subsequent effects on their mental health. We employed a Public Participatory Geographic Information System (PPGIS) approach, focusing on Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh campus in Scotland. Our findings indicate that students exhibit consistent preferences for areas on campus with a high level of greenery, diverse trees and flowers, views of blue spaces, peacefulness, quietness, pleasant smells, and sounds, as well as the presence of benches and tables. These characteristics were also found to facilitate restorative experiences. Conversely, the absence of these elements serves as barriers to students visiting outdoor spaces on campus. The results also revealed that students typically visit their preferred blue/green campus landscapes twice a week for 10–30-minutes on average, which was sufficient to experience the reported mental health benefits as measured through self-reported restorative outcomes. These insights offer valuable implications for the design and development of restorative university campuses.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49394,"journal":{"name":"Urban Forestry & Urban Greening","volume":"111 ","pages":"Article 128863"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144116523","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"From sky to ground: Monitoring visible street greenery via multisource remote sensing imagery with deep learning","authors":"Yibin Ma ,&nbsp;Pengfei Chen ,&nbsp;Yuetong Qin ,&nbsp;Zhifeng Yang ,&nbsp;Shaodong Li","doi":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128866","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128866","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Green View Index (GVI) is a critical metric for assessing urban environments and has significant implications for enhancing residents’ well-being and promoting urban ecological health. Extracting GVI using street view images (SVIs) is a common practice. However, since urban street greenery generally undergoes a continuous change over time, solely using SVIs that are spatiotemporally sparse would fail to comprehensively capture the dynamics of GVI, potentially introducing biases into related research and policy-making. To fill that gap, this study proposes a new framework to estimate GVI using multi-source satellite imagery and deep learning technique. We first derive GVI information from SVI data collected along road networks and employ a spatiotemporal matching approach to establish paired samples linking GVI with remote sensing (RS) imagery. Subsequently, we develop a multi-task deep learning model with channel attention mechanisms for refined GVI estimation. Furthermore, leveraging the physical properties of GVI, we integrate multiple knowledge-based features with the raw RS bands as inputs to enhance the learning efficiency and overall performance of the model. Experimental results in Shanghai and Nanjing, China, show that the <span><math><msup><mrow><mi>R</mi></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msup></math></span> value of the GVI estimates against actual values can reach 0.716 at the point level and 0.834 at the street level. This study validates the feasibility of using satellite imagery to monitor GVI, offering robust technical and data foundations for evaluating urban greening and advancing environmental health studies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49394,"journal":{"name":"Urban Forestry & Urban Greening","volume":"109 ","pages":"Article 128866"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144067203","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}