Veronika has every reason to celebrate, and so do we! Her first research article has just been published in the journal Landscape and Urban Planning. Congratulations, Veronika! The study shows that playgrounds generally support lower abundance and species diversity of pollinators than adjacent green spaces such as parks and lawns, particularly for bees and butterflies. However, some playgrounds can actually outperform their surrounding green areas. The key factor, perhaps unsurprisingly, is floral richness. Flower-rich vegetation along playground margins can not only enhance the visual appeal of these spaces, but also help attract pollinators into the centres of our cities. Interestingly, the absence of managed honeybee hives in the vicinity of playgrounds may benefit both children using these areas and wild bee species.
Full article is here.
Supported by the TA CR project: Municipal biological diversity: application of modern practices to support biodiversity in cities and their surroundings.
