Publication Date
2021
Journal or Book Title
Land
Abstract
Novel assemblages of biotic, abiotic, and social components resulting from human-induced actions (e.g., climate change, land-use change, species movement) have been labeled as “Novel Ecosystems”, or “Novel Urban Ecosystems” when emerging in urban contexts. This concept has been shifting perspectives among some scientists and making them question traditional values about human-nature interactions in a rapidly changing era dominated by anthropogenic actions (Anthropocene). Controversial dimensions surrounding the Novel Ecosystems and Novel Urban Ecosystems terms may be preventing the evolution and further research of these concepts. The environmental problems that our society will soon face support a search for innovative solutions and transdisciplinary efforts. For that reason, this discussion should not cease, rather should expand to other fields of knowledge that can contribute with pertinent insights and collaborations. This way, this short communication aims to reflect on the opportunities from Landscape Architecture to the discussion, research, and application of the novel ecosystems concepts in the real world, particularly in the urban landscape, and also reflect on the opportunities of this debate to the Landscape Architecture field. Ultimately, Landscape Architecture can contribute with innovative and creative perspectives, acceding valuable and advanced tools, facilitating dialogues between fields of knowledge, and bridging gaps between science, people, and nature.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/land10080844
Volume
10
Issue
8
License
UMass Amherst Open Access Policy
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Funder
Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT)Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology [SFRH/BD/130382/2017]; European Social FundEuropean Social Fund (ESF); National Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education, through the Regional Operational Programme Norte 2020, under Portugal 2020
Recommended Citation
Teixeira, Catarina Patoilo; Fernandes, Cláudia Oliveira; and Ahern, Jack, "Novel Urban Ecosystems: Opportunities from and to Landscape Architecture" (2021). Land. 81.
https://doi.org/10.3390/land10080844