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R. P. H. Snep, W. Timmermans & R. G. M Kwak

Abstract

Spatial relations in animal urban ecology. Applying ecological principles to a fascinating landscape: the city R. P. H. Snep, W. Timmermans & R. G. M. Kwak Alterra - Green World Research, Urban-Rural Relations Team, Wageningen University & Research Centre, Wageningen, The Netherlands Abstract This article describes the urban ecological research of the Alterra-team for Urban-Rural Relations. This research happens to be successful because a number of basic principles are taken into account: i) It is important to fit a monofunctional view (ecology of plants & animals) in a multifunctional approach, ii) Do not lose sight of reality but also do not let the current views on urban nature interfere too much, iii) It is through unexpected combinations of functions that opportunities are created for nature and iv) Approach the opportunities that nature provides in a specific situation particularly by considering ecological conditions and not so much based on designation, function or current use. This s

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