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The contribution of trees, woods and forests to quality of life: communities, place-making and regeneration
Posted on: 1 July 2011
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The Forestry Commission has published the findings of research which explores the social and community benefits that can potentially be realised through the accessible provision of green space, including woods and trees. There are two aspects to this research, a review and an inventory. Place-making and communities: a review of concepts, indicators, policy and practice explores the UK government (including forestry-related) usage and definitions of terms or concepts related to the social and community benefits that can potentially be realised through accessible provision of green space, including woods and trees. It also also explores current indicators that are used to measure achievement of these concepts, and highlights potential gaps in terms of appropriate indicators and future research requirements. The inventory of social evidence and practical programmes relating to trees, woods, forests and urban/peri-urban regeneration, place-making and place-shaping identifies key evidence themes and evidence gaps and also identifies urban regeneration, place-shaping and making programmes in Great Britain in which trees have played the fundamental role.
Understanding the contribution parks and green spaces can make to improving people’s lives
Posted on: 1 July 2011
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This report, published by GreenSpace, outlines the many benefits that a diverse range of quality green spaces bring, covering health; communities; economic and environmental value. This document is intended to serve three primary purposes:
- To provide a platform of evidence for all types of green space services at the local level, raising awareness of the inherently unique contribution that they make to the social, environmental and economic fabric of our towns and cities.
- Provide the organisations that manage parks and green spaces teams with a framework for applying this evidence to enable them to position and make the case for the contribution that the service can make to local outcomes in order for them to collaborate more effectively during this period of unprecedented financial difficulty.
- Generating greater understanding of the unique contribution that community management of green spaces can make in developing a sense of ownership and community engagement. [loaded 1 April 2011]
The canopy. London’s urban forest: A guide for designers, planners and developers
Posted on: 1 July 2011
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This publication offers guidance on the steps to take in order to increase the number of new trees being planted and reverse the decline of existing mature trees. It aims to create healthier, more liveable and more successful places in London.
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