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Hollweg, K.S., Pea, C.H., Berkowitz, A.R. (2003). Why Is Understanding Urban Ecosystems an Important Frontier for Education and Educators?. In: Understanding Urban Ecosystems. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-22615-X_2
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