Investigating the Impact of Urbanization on Plant Biodiversity in Temperate Forest Ecosystems

1. Introduction 2. Literature Review 2.1 Definitions and Concepts 2.2 Previous Studies on Urbanization 2.3 Biodiversity in Temperate Forests 2.4 Theoretical Framework 3. Methodology 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Data Collection Techniques 3.3 Sampling Methods 3.4 Statistical Analysis 4. Urbanization Trends 4.1 Population Growth and Urban Expansion 4.2 Infrastructure Development Impacts 4.3 Land Use Changes 5. Plant Biodiversity in Temperate Forests 5.1 Species Diversity Characteristics 5.2 Ecosystem Services Provided 5.3 Conservation Status 6. Impacts of Urbanization on Biodiversity 6.1 Habitat Fragmentation Effects 6.2 Pollution and Invasive Species 6.3 Climate Change Interactions 7. Case Studies 7.1 Urban Forests in North America 7.2 European Urbanization and Forests 7.3 Urbanization in Asian Temperate Forests 8. Discussion 8.1 Synthesizing Findings 8.2 Implications for Conservation 8.3 Recommendations for Urban Planning