Comparing the benefits of native and novel ecosystems as urban nature-based solutions: a case study of Johannesburg, South Africa

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  2026

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  Journal of Environmental Planning and Management

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  2026-03-05

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  DOI 10.1080/09640568.2026.2633253
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