Better urban planning
Extensive research is of crucial importance for making better urban planning decisions. The state of the natural world, or biodiversity, is an important indicator to support the planning of land use and construction.
This study examined areas in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area that are important for biodiversity. The study also sought to develop methods and indicators to better assess the status of the environment.
Environments with great significance for urban biodiversity were identified and recommendations made to protect them from construction. Such environments include urban forests, botanic gardens, coastal meadows and barrens. To protect biodiversity, construction should be concentrated in existing built environments or croplands.
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Spatial prioritization for urban Biodiversity Quality using biotope maps and expert opinion