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Database research record2024·Germany

Growing gardens into neighborhoods through transdisciplinary research

Monika Egerer, Susan Karlebowski, David Schoo, Ulrike Sturm

Urban forestry & urban greening

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This communication article presents a transdisciplinary research concept focused on developing, implementing, and testing biodiversity conservation interventions in urban community gardens in Berlin and Munich, Germany. The research aims to promote insect diversity with gardeners and neighborhood residents, engaging civil society and city actors to support biodiversity-based urban greening. It outlines participatory methods and experiences in translating research into practice, highlighting the role of city residents in implementing biodiversity interventions.