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Motivations for Conserving Urban Biodiversity

Conservation Biology, 2010
Abstract:  In a time of increasing urbanization, the fundamental value of conserving urban biodiversity remains controversial. How much of a fixed budget should be spent on conservation in urban versus nonurban landscapes?
Dearborn, Donald C., Kark, Salit
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Conservation on the Urban Fringe

2023
Abstract Suburbs are some of the most land-intensive and fastest-growing forms of urbanization. They are also increasingly socially diverse and are ripe targets for biodiversity conservation. This work synthesizes the policies, tools, and strategies for conserving and managing biodiversity in suburbs and exurbs.
Liba Pejchar, Sarah E. Reed
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Urban water conservation

GeoJournal, 1985
Water conservation may be defined as a demonstrably beneficial reduction inthe amount of water of a certain quality for a specific use. Increasing costs as well as the risk of water shortages are likely to spur more efficient use of existing facilities.
A.P. Grima, R.L. Paine
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Proposals for the Conservation of Nature in Urban Singapore

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 1991
The benefits of conserving nature in urban environments have proved to be a significant factor in improving the quality of life for residents of major cities throughout the world. In Singapore there are still many potential areas in which conservation management techniques would support sufficient natural habitat and attract a wide diversity of ...
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Urban conservation and urban morphology in Kiruna, Sweden

Urban Morphology, 2022
This paper investigates the interaction between urban conservation and urban morphology. This relationship was studied using the three basic components of urban morphology – resolution, form and time – in the context of the urban transformation of Kiruna.
Jennie Sjöholm, Erik Hidman
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Reshaping Urban Conservation

2019
The paper examines the process that led, throughout over 30 years of policy evolution, to the integration of culture in the International Development Agenda. It also looks at how the Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape (HUL Recommendation) has reflected the new policy framework and has transferred it into the field of urban conservation ...
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Economics in Urban Conservation

1989
The role of economics in urban conservation is relatively underdeveloped. Professor Lichfield has added to his other pioneering studies in this innovative and important exposition of approach, method and techniques for the systematic application of economics in the conservation of urban areas.
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