Urban Soils May Be Higher Quality Than You Think
Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 06:00
in Earth & Climate
One common assumption about urban ecosystems is that they are lower quality than their more rural counterparts. In some cases, this is true; species assemblages are generally less diverse in urban areas, while ecosystem functions are often relatively impaired. However, this is not always the case, as was recently shown in a study on soil compaction in the UK city of Leicester.read more