Abstract
In a context of urban greening, vertical plantings offer a great potential to enhance urban biodiversity but it is unclear whether they act as exclusive habitats or components of urban corridors. Thus, understanding the ecological value and functioning of each system becomes critical to integrate nature into urban design and planning at the city scale. This chapter reviews studies on green walls’ biodiversity, examining the flora and fauna of different vertical planting systems and the main drivers for the establishment of communities. Perspectives for research and design are also presented to understand and explore new techniques for enhancing biodiversity on green walls and within cities.
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