UNDERSTANDING THE LINKAGES OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE, URBAN BIODIVERSITY, ECOSYSTEM SERVICES AND AIR POLLUTION FOR SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT IN BERLIN (GERMANY)

Abstract

The state, degree of preservation, structural and functional diversity, phytodiversity and features of Berlin's green infrastructure are highlighted. The degree of negative impact on the biodiversity of the geographical area and ecosystem services is investigated. The tourist attractiveness of Berlin's districts for calculating recreational pressure on the environment and green infrastructure is quantitatively and spatially assessed. The biodiversity picture, links with urbanization processes, air pollution, as well as the ability to provide ecosystem services to achieve global goals of biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in cities are analyzed.