Paul Manning

Insects’ contributions to people: ecosystem services and functions provided by insects

Abstract With an estimated 10 million species, insects are central to nearly every terrestrial and freshwater ecosystem, driving ecological processes that support core ecosystem functions and the services derived from them. We review the contributions insects make to people, with...

A generative AI decision-making tool for interactive greenspace design using a pollinator habitat indicator

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in landscape architecture to accelerate design development and enhance stakeholder engagement. This study presents a new landscape concept design tool to support collaborative greenspace problem-solving by integrating r...