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  • Environmental Science
  • Climate Change Biology

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  • Phenology is a sensitive indicator of climate change.
  • Urban heat islands (UHIs) create distinct microclimates.
  • Phenological shifts are observable in urban environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing research on urban phenology.
  • To highlight the relationship between urban heat islands and phenological changes.
  • To identify knowledge gaps in urban phenology research.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of phenological studies in urban areas.
  • Analysis of the influence of temperature on urban plant life cycles.
  • Comparison of phenological data between urban and rural sites.

Main Results:

  • Plants in urban areas generally exhibit earlier spring phenology (leaf-out, flowering) compared to rural counterparts.
  • Strong statistical association between temperature and phenological events, particularly in UHI zones.
  • Potential for urban phenology to serve as a proxy for future climate conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Urban phenology provides valuable data for understanding climate change impacts.
  • Further research is needed to disentangle the effects of various environmental factors on urban phenology.
  • Spatial and temporal study designs require careful consideration for accurate interpretation of urban phenology data.