#urban-ecology

#urban-ecology

"Mature trees like the Oakfield plane are vital in urban areas for cooling, biodiversity, air quality, and residents' wellbeing. It makes no sense to remove them without robust evidence that they are causing active harm."

"Falcon researchers express concern after a rare rat catch by a City Hall falcon may indicate poisoning, reflecting the community's worry for the fledgling birds."

Industrious Brooklynites have taken waterproof liner, bath tiles, concrete blocks and gravel and fashioned a new urban pond in a tree bed next to the now repaired hydrant. This new makeshift aquarium showcases community creativity in preserving a local ecosystem after concerns led to the original pond being filled in.