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Urban wetland parks in Finland: improving water quality and creating endangered habitats

Year
2015
Abstract
Case study on Nummela (Gateway & Niittu) framing urban wetlands as multifunctional infrastructure: flow/quality control and restoration of critically endangered clay-stream habitat. Reports rapid vegetation self-establishment, recreational value, and early water-quality effects, with design/vegetation as key drivers.
Authors
Outi M. Wahlroos; Pasi Valkama; Emmi Mäkinen; Anne Ojala; Harri Vasander; et al.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis (International Journal of Biodiversity Science, Ecosystem Services & Management)
Source type
Scientific Article