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Urban Environments and Ecosystems
School of Environment
Urban Environments and Ecosystems
The world is rapidly urbanizing, creating unique ‘urban ecosystems’ that are the subject of this research theme. Our research addresses how bio-physical systems operate in urban areas and the role of humans in driving processes within these ecosystems. Academic staff and students in this theme address terrestrial, aquatic and atmospheric processes by using a broad array of techniques that integrate ecology, chemistry and hydrology. Our research has direct implications for the governance, design and restoration of urban ecosystems in order to maximize environmental and human well-being.
