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Tier 3 — Observational / field trialPeer-reviewed

Regenerative agriculture supports soil health and biodiversity in an urban landscape

Joshua Garcia; Mariel Mondragon-Becerra; I. Martínez; Connie T. F. Wong; Zoe Caron; Katherine Kravitz; Elaine Owyang; O. Jegede; R. Ryals; Cristina Lazcano

Discover Sustainability · 2026

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Summary

This research examines how regenerative agriculture practices influence soil health and biodiversity in an urban landscape setting. The study likely demonstrates positive associations between regenerative management approaches and multiple soil quality indicators alongside enhanced local biodiversity, suggesting such practices may be viable for intensively used urban land. The findings contribute to understanding how regenerative principles can function in non-traditional agricultural environments.

UK applicability

The methods and soil health metrics are likely transferable to UK urban and peri-urban farming contexts, though climate, soil types and local biodiversity composition may differ. Results could inform UK policy on sustainable urban food production and green infrastructure.

Key measures

Soil health parameters (likely including microbial biomass, organic carbon, aggregate stability); biodiversity indices; possibly nutrient cycling rates

Outcomes reported

The study likely assessed soil health indicators (organic matter, microbial activity, nutrient cycling) and biodiversity metrics in urban agricultural systems practising regenerative techniques. Results probably demonstrated associations between regenerative management practices and improved soil quality and increased species richness or abundance.

Theme
Farming systems, soils & land use
Subject
Urban regenerative agriculture and soil-biodiversity interactions
Study type
Research
Study design
Field trial
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
USA
System type
Horticulture
DOI
10.1007/s43621-026-02954-y
Catalogue ID
NRmo8fsfn0-009

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