Green Lifestyles: Analysis of Animal-Human mapping based on GIS-systems

By Advait Mukane, Dinara Kubashova, Lukas Chamoun, Luo Qing & Siddharth Narayan

In the face of increasing urbanization and environmental challenges, understanding how human lifestyles interact with animal habitats deserves significant attention This paper discusses green lifestyles, ecological niches, and habitats of animals compared to grey lifestyles in human-dominated environments that include cities or urban areas and their respective infrastructures. By comparing these contrasting lifestyles, one can trace the extent of human disturbance in natural ecosystems and point out areas where biodiversity thrives or suffers in Järfälla. By doing so, the study will focus on the ecological presence of mammals, particularly the top five species found in Järfälla: Roe deer, Hare, Red fox, Beaver, and Mouse. Using geospatial data from Artdatabanken and GBIF, a mapping of distribution and hotspots of species is performed to visually represent their living space. These green lifestyle maps symbolize the ecological footprints of Järfälla's fauna and present locations where these animals keep their presence despite human encroachment.

This research explores the interaction between human (grey) and animal (green) lifestyles in Järfälla, Sweden, focusing on how urban development impacts wildlife habitats. The study employs a more-than-human perspective to analyze the spatial relationships between urban infrastructure and animal ecosystems. By mapping animal sightings of five key mammal species (beaver, hare, red fox, roe deer, and moose) and examining urban development patterns, the research reveals the critical ways human activities encroach upon and fragment natural habitats. The project utilized GIS and data from sources like GBIF and Artdatabanken to create maps detailing green areas, animal sighting distributions, noise pollution, traffic infrastructure, and human intervention in ecological spaces. Key findings revealed a reduction in green spaces, disruptive effects of noise pollution on animal habitats, and the need for integrated urban planning considering non-human species' ecological needs.

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