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<br /> In urban areas where the majority of land is given over to pavement,buildings,or other kinds
<br /> of development,ecologically functioning land is a unique and valuabfe asset with widespread
<br /> positive impacts.Creeks,we�ands,parks,trees,gardens,and preserved open space can serve
<br /> as interconnecting islands of bio-diversity,offering habitat to pfants and artimals,and
<br /> enjoyment Co people.
<br /> Urban ecology projects—such as tree p{antings and community gardens—preserve
<br /> neighborhoo�green spaces and strengthen a sense of community,while cultivating connections
<br /> between residents and their natural environment.Community and backyard gardens are
<br /> opportunities to nat only provide a supplementaf low-cast food source,but alsa to increase
<br /> awareness of ecoiogy,natural systems,cancepts of reuse and recycling,and heafth.Simply
<br /> being close to trees and green spaces has been shown to decrease levefs of stress,blood
<br /> pressure,and muscle tension,and increase overall health and well-being.
<br /> Ecological areas ofFer a variety of other benefits.For example,trees and landscaping absorb
<br /> stormwater,redut�"heat islands"(microclimates with higher temperatures than surrounding
<br /> areas caused by heat-absorbing surFaces like asphalt and concrete),remove air pollutants,filter
<br /> polluted water,sequester carbon diaxide,and provide animal habitat.Wetlands can help protect
<br /> urban areas fram flooding and pravide critical wildlife habitat,as well as opportunities for low-
<br /> intensity recreation.
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