Testing people's aesthetic appreciation for biodiverse vegetation: Messiness is not a problem
Eva Breitschopf, Aaron Feicht, Eimear Tynan, Thomas Juel Clemmensen, Kari Anne Bråthen
This study tests public appreciation for biodiverse vegetation in urban contexts and finds that increased order reduces aesthetic appreciation, while species richness does not affect ratings.
bioRxiv · Jan 30, 2026 · PreprintEcology