Ecosystem Services of Landscape Plants: A Guide for Consumers and Communities
HO-121
Ecosystem Services of Landscape Plants: A Guide for Consumers and Communities
Ecosystem Services of Landscape Plants: A Guide for Consumers and Communities
Authored by: Dewayne Ingram Josh Knight
Abstract
This publication is intended to assist consumers and community groups in learning about the value of landscape plants. Landscape plants play an important role in the urban environment, from reducing urban heat islands to improving the aesthetic experience (i.e. curb appeal) we derive from the landscape of an individual home. Further, there is a growing body of scientific literature evaluating the critical role of trees in landscaping within urban and suburban environments like residential neighborhoods, commercial/industrial areas, and associated green infrastructure like park systems and green belts. One useful tool for articulating the functions landscape plants perform for us is the concept of ecosystem services.
Core Details
Publication ID
HO-121
Status
Minor Revision
Publication Date
November 4, 2019
Series
Multi-Part Series
N/A
Categorical Details
Language
English
Peer Reviewed?
Yes