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The Societal Benefits of (peri-)urban forestry in Europe
Book Contribution - Book Chapter Conference Contribution
This article gives an overview of benefits of urban and peri-urban forests as discussed in European research and known examples by the authors.
Benefits include environmental (Improving air quality, Moderating urban climates, Reducing rainfall runoff intensity and flooding and improving water quality, Reducing noise levels, Supporting biodiversity), Social (Recreation, physical health and mental well-being, Social interaction, inclusion and cohesion, Education and learning, Aesthetics and quality of place) and economic (Valuation of benefits, Property values, Willingness to pay) benefits.
Benefits include environmental (Improving air quality, Moderating urban climates, Reducing rainfall runoff intensity and flooding and improving water quality, Reducing noise levels, Supporting biodiversity), Social (Recreation, physical health and mental well-being, Social interaction, inclusion and cohesion, Education and learning, Aesthetics and quality of place) and economic (Valuation of benefits, Property values, Willingness to pay) benefits.
Book: Workshop on sharing experiences on urban and peri-urban forestry
Number of pages: 23
Publication year:2011
Keywords:benefits, urban and peri-urban forestry