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Institute of Urban Ecology - Green Links Project
| Release date | 21/08/2008 |
|---|---|
| Geographical coverage | Canada, |
| Keywords | Urban biodiversity, |
| URL | http://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-courses/faculties/science-technology/institute-of-urban-ecology |
The defining project of the Institute is entitled Green Links, which was initiated in April, 1996. The primary objective of this project is "to increase the ecological value and biodiversity of urban wildlife habitats and green spaces in the Lower Mainland" (Schaefer et al., 1997). Connecting (or "linking") fragmented urban habitats is the fundamental component of the Green Links project. Examples of urban habitat 'islands' which are isolated from each other include: regional and city parks, nature preserves, stream corridors, and ecological reserves. While these green spaces are important, they would be more ecologically valuable if connected.
The goal of Green Links is to establish a corridor network, which serves to link habitat 'islands', so that the overall ecological value of the ecosystem is strengthened.
The information of the project is not available anymore on the site (former http://www.douglas.bc.ca/community/urban-ecology/restoring.html). There is however a wealth of information on the link to the Institute.