BIO012 Review of Urban forest in Australia

Abstract

The urban forest in Australia is embedded within a socially and physically complex space. Recently, these forest have received increased attention due to the critical ecosystem services they provide to human health and environmental quality, particularly as urbanization continues to grow. However, urban forests, through their mix of native and exotic trees, proximity to transportation hubs and presence of tree nurseries, can provide a pathway for invasive pathogens to establish and then migrate into natural ecosystems.