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'''Urban ecology''' is a new [[w:science]] applying to cities concepts which were previously only applied to natural systems. | '''Urban ecology''' is a new [[w:science]] applying to cities concepts which were previously only applied to natural systems. | ||
It is often considered [[w:ecology]] could only apply to natural areas and [[ | It is often considered [[w:ecology]] could only apply to natural areas and [[w:natural resource]]s. But, why not considering the [[w:city]] as a human [[w:ecosystem]] ? Urban ecology would then be the science aiming at seeking, maintaining, or restoring natural equilibrium, much more than just a way to take care of nuisances.<br> | ||
The city is an [[ecosystem in itself. When one apply pressure on one point, it is the whole city which is disturbed. Habitat is linked with industry, itself linked to trade, itself linked to transport. | The city is an [[ecosystem in itself. When one apply pressure on one point, it is the whole city which is disturbed. Habitat is linked with industry, itself linked to trade, itself linked to transport. | ||
[[industrial ecology]] | [[industrial ecology]] | ||