Identifying and understanding novel ecosystem functions : a scientific approach to nature restoration law

• Autorzy: Hutniczak Agnieszka K. , Bryś Wojciech , Dychkovskyi Roman , Gaj Renata , Dyczko Artur , Błońska Agnieszka , Bierza Karolina , Bacler-Żbikowska Barbara , Woźniak Gabriela

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.24425/jwld.2025.153532

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Human activity causes changes in habitat conditions. Where habitat conditions have been significantly altered by human activities, novel ecosystems emerge. This paper aims to analyse novel ecosystem parameters, particularly in relation to biodiversity and restoration law. It presents the role of novel ecosystems in ecosystem functioning and their significance within urban-industrial landscapes. Based on extensive literature reviews, that these ecosystems have been a subject of scientific interest for many years. However, comprehensive knowledge of these ecosystems still needs to be broadened. An interdisciplinary approach to their management is essential. The European Union (EU) has implemented various legislative and policy measures aimed at restoring and conserving natural ecosystems and biodiversity across different members states. Key initiatives include the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, EU Habitats Directive, and EU Funding Programs, all of which promote sustainable development and strengthen restoration laws. Only a proper identification and understanding of novel ecosystems and their ecological processes can contribute to implementing relevant legal actions. In the urban industry landscape, the poor mineral post-mining habitat sites have the unique potential to harbor and develop biodiversity hot spots in densely populated areas. Many of these sites with very harsh habitat conditions that have been left to spontaneous processes going on have become protected sites with outstanding biodiversity established (e.g., Bytom city). Such examples in Silesia (S Poland) provide proof that such solutions should be a constant element of the post-mining site management plans.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

biodiversity; ecosystem’s functioning; mineral resources mining; nature restoration law; novel ecosystems; novelty; spontaneous process

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo ITP
• Czasopismo: Journal of Water and Land Development
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: no. 64
• Strony: 203--210
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 77 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Hutniczak Agnieszka K.

• University of Silesia in Katowice, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection, Jagiellońska 28, 40-032 Katowice, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6235-6139

autor

Bryś Wojciech

• AGH University of Krakow, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management, Department of Environmental Engineering, Al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Kraków, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5162-9973

autor

Dychkovskyi Roman

• AGH University of Krakow, Faculty of Management, Department of Business and Enterprise Management, Gramatyka 10, 30-067 Kraków, Poland
• Dnipro University of Technology, Institute of Nature Management, Department of Mining Engineering and Education, D. Yavornytskoho Ave. 19, 49-005 Dnipro, Ukraine

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3143-8940

autor

Gaj Renata

• Poznań University of Life Sciences, Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Environmental Biogeochemistry, Wojska Polskiego 71F, 60-625 Poznań, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8531-7271

autor

Dyczko Artur

• Mineral and Energy Economy Research Institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Krakow, J. Wybickiego 7A, 31-261 Kraków, Poland
• Polish Geological Institute – National Research Institute, Królowej Jadwigi 1, 41-200 Sosnowiec, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6387-5339

autor

Błońska Agnieszka

• University of Silesia in Katowice, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection, Jagiellońska 28, 40-032 Katowice, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1696-0001

autor

Bierza Karolina

• University of Silesia in Katowice, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection, Jagiellońska 28, 40-032 Katowice, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5068-4189

autor

Bacler-Żbikowska Barbara

• Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Ostrogórska 30, 41-200 Sosnowiec, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4139-6307

autor

Woźniak Gabriela

• University of Silesia in Katowice, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection, Jagiellońska 28, 40-032 Katowice, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1936-2880

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