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Evaluation of Sustainable Landscape Design: Presence of Native Pollinators in an Urban Park in Mexico City, Mexico

Cristina Ayala-Azcarraga, Ismael A. Hinojosa-Diaz, Oliva Segura, Rodrigo Pacheco-Muñoz, Amaya Larrucea-Garritz () and Daniel Diaz ()
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Cristina Ayala-Azcarraga: Laboratorio de Áreas Verdes y Espacio Público, Facultad de Arquitectura, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico
Ismael A. Hinojosa-Diaz: Departamento de Zoología, Instituto de Biología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico
Oliva Segura: Horticultura Ambiental, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Juriquilla 76320, Mexico
Rodrigo Pacheco-Muñoz: Laboratorio de Restauración Ecológica, Instituto de Biología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico
Amaya Larrucea-Garritz: Laboratorio de Áreas Verdes y Espacio Público, Facultad de Arquitectura, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico
Daniel Diaz: Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 2, 1-23

Abstract: This study evaluated the habitat quality of pollinators in La Cantera Park, a recently renovated urban area in Mexico City. First, we analyzed the presence and preferences of three main pollinators (bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds) with respect to the vegetation composition of the park. Secondly, we assessed the theoretical habitat quality for the pollinators across the zones of the park. Through systematic sampling, we recorded the following species: four hummingbirds, 20 butterflies, and 21 bees, among which we observed a strong preference for native plants such as Lantana camara and Salvia leucantha . While some exotic plants also attracted pollinators, native plants played a central role in supporting diverse pollinator populations. Areas with greater floral diversity and a higher proportion of native species consistently exhibited better habitat quality scores, underscoring the critical link between native flora and pollinator activity. These findings highlight the importance of landscape management practices that strategically combine native and exotic plants to maximize resource availability, improving urban parks’ capacity to sustain pollinator biodiversity. The study suggests that urban green space design strategies should incorporate both ecological infrastructure elements, such as water sources, and a careful selection of plant species to create suitable habitats for pollinators. This approach can contribute to the conservation of pollinators in densely populated urban environments, providing valuable ecosystem services and supporting urban resilience by promoting biodiversity.

Keywords: urban pollinators; ecological conservation; sustainable habitats; sustainable green areas; pollination services; green infrastructure (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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