Optimising a landscape visual quality protocol. A Method for reducing respondent fatigue and obtaining site-specific indicators.

Evaluation of landscape visual quality is crucial for policymaking and planning but is still challenging. A wide range of visual assessment protocols is available, but there is still no consensus on appropriate indicators or approaches. Also, evaluation protocols can encompass many indicators, being exhaustive and complex and making the evaluation lengthy.

Plant traits database for climate change adaptation and mitigation in Northwest Portugal.

The database presented in this data article is related to the article "" [1]. It includes a list of 287 plant species presently occurring in Porto, Portugal, more precisely in urban green spaces with high urban ecological novelty levels. The plant species in this list were classified and organized according to several traits with a particular focus on plant species' adaptation, mitigation, and ornamental characteristics.

Urban ecological novelty assessment: Implications for urban green infrastructure planning and management.

Urban areas are continuously subjected to anthropogenic transformations that result in the emergence of novel urban ecosystems. To prepare for and respond to contemporary negative environmental impacts (e.g.