Butterflies benefit from roadside greenery in cities, finds Singapore study

Butterflies benefit from roadside greenery in cities, finds Singapore study

Plants, especially flowering ones, are often grown along roads to beautify cities. Now, a new Singapore study has found that such small artificial green spaces beside busy roads are also beneficial to butterflies, which are important pollinators in urban ecosystems.

The importance of ecological quality of public green and blue spaces for subjective well-being

There is now considerable evidence that the natural environment provides health and well-being benefits in urban environments. However, little is unde…

Nature in the city needs interconnected habitats

15.04.2025 - Avalanche bulletin and snow situation To enhance biodiversity across aquatic and terrestrial systems, natural areas of high ecological value need to be interconnected. However, the necessary collaboration between different stakeholders is often lacking, particularly in urban areas. This is shown by a new study as part of the Blue-Green Biodiversity research initiative.