Soanes_et_al_2019

Soanes K, Sievers M, Chee YE, et al (2019) Correcting common misconceptions to inspire conservation action in urban environments. Conservation Biology 33:300–306. https://doi.org/10.1111/cobi.13193

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Keywords: Conservation, patch size, fragmentation, urban green space

Cities are in areas with high biodiversity and house rare species. There is a narrative that cities don’t have conservation value. Habitats in urban environments are rarely protected by policy and are considered expendable. Small patches contribute valuable habitat and connectivity. Valuing small spaces of habitat and recognizin and embracing unconventional habitats such as cemeteries can contribute to urban conservation. Developing creative actions can also help. Lastly, minimizing future impacts is key.