Urban Green Space Connectivity

Indonesia, a global biodiversity hotspot, is experiencing increasing ecological pressure from rapid urbanization—especially in urban and peri-urban areas where habitat fragmentation is most severe. Focusing on Tangerang Selatan, a growing city near Jakarta, we used GIS-based models to assess habitat fragmentation and connectivity for mammal groups with different dispersal abilities. The results reveal severe fragmentation for small mammals in the city’s eastern areas, while larger mammals benefit from better connectivity due to their longer dispersal distance but have access to less overall habitat. Key habitat networks are concentrated in the less-developed southwestern region, emphasizing the ecological importance of preserving kampung areas. Supported by MUST Enabling Multispecies Transitions project funded by SRC Finland, this research highlights the urgency of maintaining ecological connectivity amid ongoing urban expansion.