Urban ponds are double-edged ecosystems (IMAGE)
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A new review led by researchers at the HUN-REN Centre for Ecological Research highlights that urban ponds are double-edged ecosystems: while they provide important ecosystem services such as supporting pollinators, microclimate regulation, and recreation, they can also contribute to ecosystem disservices when mismanaged. These include facilitating the spread of invasive species, increasing mosquito populations, and causing eutrophication-related problems, such as unpleasant odours and elevated greenhouse gas emissions.
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Photo: Márton Kállay
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