Novel Ecosystems and the Urban Landscape

The combination of the chronic environmental stress induced by climate change, the physical disturbances of urbanization, and the competition presented by globalization (invasive species) interact to create urban novel ecosystems that have no analog with those found in nature.
Peter Del Tredici will discuss the remarkable ability of spontaneous urban vegetation to rebuild ecological functionality from the ground up, thereby making cities more livable for all their inhabitants. James Hitchmough will discuss intentionally-designed novel plant communities, where the general characteristics of historic plant community associations are scientifically
applied to newly-created plant assemblages with varying nativity. The session will conclude with a spontaneous conversation between our presenters and attendees on how these approaches can enhance the urban landscape.

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