Abstract: Understanding public perceptions of ecosystem services and disservices of forests and greenspaces is essential for developing targeted forest policy and management strategies. However
Abstract: Access to (urban) nature is vital for people's wellbeing, but this accessibility is not evenly spread across socio-demographic groups, nor across the European continent. This paper fills a
Abstract Forest biodiversity can be retained by setting aside protected forest areas for nature conservation or by integrating conservation measures in managed forests. Societal demands towards forest
Introduction Adapting the metropolitan territories to global change has emerged as one of the greatest challenges for the spatial planning debate. Green spaces within metropolitan areas are recognized
This chapter tries to shift the focus somewhat from tree planting to conserving existing trees in cities, which is a large challenge. De Vreese, Rik, and Muys, Bart. 2024. “On the need of large old
The governance of urban forests as nature-based solutions (UF-NBS) in cities presents numerous challenges for public officials as different socio-cultural, environmental, political, and economic
There is a large body of research on the benefits green spaces offer city dwellers and how people use urban green spaces (UGS). However, there is much less information on how many people do not use
Urban forests play a crucial role for the wellbeing of city dwellers, and their importance for people has been emphasised during the COVID-19 pandemic. This exploratory study analyses the visit
Abstract The development of societies, including spiritual development, is closely connected to forests. The larger interrelations among changing societies, transforming forest landscapes, and
