Evaluating the Impact of Urbanization on Native Plant Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Methodological Approach 1.4 Significance of the Study 1.5 Thesis Structure 2. Urbanization and Native Plant Biodiversity 2.1 Definition of Urbanization 2.2 Urbanization Patterns 2.3 Impact on Biodiversity 2.4 Case Studies 2.5 Mitigation Strategies 3. Ecosystem Services Overview 3.1 Definition and Importance 3.2 Types of Ecosystem Services 3.3 Measurement Techniques 4. Effects of Urbanization on Ecosystem Services 4.1 Provisioning Services Alteration 4.2 Regulating Services Impact 4.3 Cultural Services Transformation 4.4 Supporting Services Changes 5. Interaction between Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services 5.1 Synergistic Relationships 5.2 Trade-offs and Conflicts 5.3 Adaptive Management Strategies 6. Case Studies on Urban Biodiversity 6.1 Urban Green Spaces 6.2 Metropolitan Regions Analysis 6.3 Urban Biodiversity Hotspots 7. Policy and Management Implications 7.1 Conservation Policies 7.2 Urban Planning Strategies 7.3 Community Involvement Approaches 8. Conclusions and Future Research 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Recommendations for Policy 8.3 Directions for Future Research