Can urban gardeners benefit ecosystems while keeping food traditions alive?

Can urban gardeners benefit ecosystems while keeping food traditions alive? Urbana IL (SPX) Apr 06, 2016 - When conjuring up an image of a healthy ecosystem, few of us would think of a modern city. But scientists are increasingly recognizing that the majority of ecosystems are now influenced by humans, and even home gardens in urban landscapes can contribute important ecosystem services. "Ecosystem services are the benefits that ecosystems provide to humans. In a natural ecosystem, these are th ... more

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