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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> | 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 | 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]] | ||