The Ecological Balance Restoration in Existing Cities
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59746/jfes.v2i1.59Keywords:
Green areas, Ecological balance, Ecosystem, Eco-citiesAbstract
Over time, the environmental issues that cities face, have grown as a result of a variety of causes, including population growth, increased densities and built-up areas, and changes in numerous land uses. Because of these difficulties, our cities have lost many of their natural qualities and ecological balance. As a result, finding solutions to these urban problems and implementing measures to restore the lost ecological balance in existing cities becomes vital. In order to restore the ecological balance and reduce its negative effects on city life, a number of ways have been used. One of these ways is "Protecting forest and green areas". So green areas are one of the most important environmental treatments in urban spaces. And because this importance is more evident in cities than in the countryside. Balancing the green areas leads directly and indirectly to the balance of the rest of the elements that affect the ecological balance within the city.
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