Bioveins

how does nature circulate through cities? nature is the lifeblood of urban environments. parks bring urban residents clean air, cooler temperatures, beauty and wellbeing. parks act as corridors for many animals, plants, and other living things that need nesting spots, food, and ways across the city. in this project, we ask how to cities can care for nature while nature cares for cities. for information about biodiversity and cites, and updates on the project, have a look at our blog! (on the right) project duration: march 2017- march 2020 project objectives the main objective of bioveins is to provide, together with local stakeholders, the knowledge to identify the critical features of green and blue infrastructure (gbi), to guide the establishment, management and restoration of gbi, and to mitigate the effects of major urban global challenges, like habitat fragmentation, air pollution, and urban heat islands. this main objective will be accomplished by several specific objectives