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Title: GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE UTILISING BRYOPHYTES FOR ECOSYSTEM SERVICES PROVISION IN URBAN AREAS

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2025

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GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE UTILISING BRYOPHYTES FOR ECOSYSTEM SERVICES PROVISION IN URBAN AREAS

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Authors

Juta Karklina; Edgars Karklins; Lilita Abele; Liga Strazdina; Martins Vilnitis

DOI

10.5593/sgem2025/5.1/s19.015

DOI Issue

10.5593/sgem2025/5.1

ISSN

1314-2704

ISBN

978-619-7603-85-9

Language

English

Volume

Issue

5.1

Editor

• Prof. Dr. hab. oec. Baiba Rivza, LATVIA• Prof. DSc. Ildiko Tulbure, GERMANY• Prof. DSc. Oleksandr Trofymchuk, UKRAINE

Scientific Area

Ecology, Biodiversity, and Environmental Protection

Abstract/ Foreword

Urban ecology examines the intricate interactions within socio-ecological urban systems, with green infrastructure (GI) emerging as a vital tool for sustainable development by enhancing ecosystem services and promoting human well-being. This study aimed to provide a comparative assessment of moss-based GI, focusing on its capacity to reduce particulate matter (PM10) and absorb rainwater.
To evaluate PM10 absorption, laboratory experiments were conducted in a controlled pollution chamber using a vertical barrier design. Three moss species (Dicranum scoparium, Plagiomnium affine, and Hypnum cupressiforme) were tested using two Pollutrack PM10 sensors. Results from 18 tests revealed an average PM10 reduction efficiency.
For rainwater absorption, a complementary experiment assessed four moss species (Dicranum scoparium, Pleurozium schreberi, Ceratodon purpureus, and Hypnum cupressiforme) in a horizontal setup. Moss samples, dehydrated and weighed, were sprayed until saturation to determine their water absorption relative to dry mass. The study confirmed that mosses can absorb at least 50% of their dry mass.
Overall, the findings demonstrate the significant potential of specific moss species for improving urban air quality and managing stormwater. While laboratory results are promising, further long-term research under real-world outdoor conditions, considering seasonal variations, is essential to validate these efficiencies and promote broader implementation of moss-based GI solutions.

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GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE UTILISING BRYOPHYTES FOR ECOSYSTEM SERVICES PROVISION IN URBAN AREAS

Proceedings Тitle

Proceedings of 25th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM 2025, Volume 25, Issue 5.1

Note

25th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM 2025, Volume 25, Issue 5.1, 29 June - 6 July, 2025

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Proceedings Paper

Publisher

STEF92 Technology

Series

International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management, SGEM

Organization

SWS Scholarly Society; Acad Sci Czech Republ; Latvian Acad Sci; Polish Acad Sci; Russian Acad Sci; Serbian Acad Sci and Arts; Natl Acad Sci Ukraine; Natl Acad Sci Armenia; Sci Council Japan; European Acad Sci, Arts and Letters; Acad Fine Arts Zagreb Croatia; Croatian Acad Sci and Arts; Acad Sci Moldova; Montenegrin Acad Sci and Arts; Georgian Acad Sci; Acad Fine Arts and Design Bratislava; Russian Acad Arts; Turkish Acad Sci.

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123-132

Date

29 June - 6 July, 2025

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10457

Keywords

urban ecology, green infrastructure, ecosystem services, bryophytes, mosses, vertical barrier