ABSTRACT
Urban vegetation has a critical role in urban biodiversity conservation. To manage urban vegetation to support urban biodiversity should start with a good understanding of the various forces that shape urban vegetation. Management measures need to improve the biodiversity of plants and animals as a system. Citywide planning, coordination between public land and private land managers, and collaboration with residents are essential for implementation. Among different vegetation types, priority should be given to natural and semi-natural vegetation to maintain their integrity. Degraded urban vegetation needs to be restored with a more dynamic, multidimensional approach than conventional restoration. At the same time, cultivated vegetation can be managed with biodiversity-friendly measures, such as reducing mowing intensity and planting native species. Control of invasive species in urban vegetation requires an approach that focuses on both the ecological impact and the benefits to human. Finally, regular monitoring and assessment need to be set up to ensure that the management activities have achieved the intended targets.
