Urban Ecology, and Agriculture
摘要
Urban landscapes are often densely built and ecologically simplified, typically lacking in native biodiversity. However, urban green spaces, including urban agriculture, can restore vegetation and reintroduce biodiversity, not just within their boundaries but also in surrounding areas through a “spill-over” effect. This dynamic is crucial for supporting wildlife in human-dominated environments. Green spaces such as parks, gardens, landscaped roadsides, and small-scale agriculture provide a wide range of benefits: This chapter explores the current landscape of green spaces and urban food systems in Qatar, highlights key challenges, and offers recommendations to promote ecological and food diversity in Doha and beyond.