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Title of the dataset: Data underlying the publication: Review on effect of Green Roof Factors on Arthropods

Authors: Eva Froukje Drukker, ORCID:0009-0000-9252-3447
Biosystematics group, Plant Sciences, Wageningen University and Research


Description: This excel file contains the information for a literature review, for the article named: The development of insect diversity and ecosystem complexity on green roofs: a review
It is under consideration for publication  for the journal: Insect Conservation and Diversity.

It is an elaborate overview for the number of papers that were found on specific topics considering Arthropod diversity on green roofs.
For each roof factor (height, size, surrounding green, distance to ground level, age) [column 1] it shows how many papers [column2] investigated its effect on arthropod diversity. 
The effect of either positive, negative, no effect or mixed evidence [column 3] is noted down. For each factor also the ranges were noted down [column 4] and the number of roofs [column 5] that were investigated in the study, respectively, as well as which papers for which effect [column 6 and 7]
This table was visualized in the article in figure 3 of "The development of insect diversity and ecosystem complexity on green roofs: a review"

Underneath is a table with an overview of the different roof types (Sedum, Nature and Roof Gardens) investigated arthropod diversity. 

License:
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