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Las huertas urbanas comunitarias como espacios generadores de servicios ecosistémicos en la localidad de Fontibón y su contribución al bienestar

Carrero Gaitán, Karen Nathaly

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This study collected data from six active community urban gardens in Fontibón, Colombia, analyzing their agronomic practices, sociodemographic aspects, and purposes. It assessed the influence of these gardens on participants' well-being, focusing on ecosystem supply and cultural services. The three most important services identified by participants were stress reduction, decreased loneliness, and improved governance and social dynamics.