Recreation

Urban forests increase social welfare. They provide a place for recreation such as walking, jogging, cycling, hiking, games, climbing, and sports (Zhu and Zhang 2008; Coles and Bussey 2004; Matsuoka and Kaplan 2008).

 

Photo Source: www.ecomagic.org/fruition/hug.html (accessed November 1, 2009)

 

References:

Coles, R. W. and S. C. Bussey. 2000. Urban forest landscapes in the UK - progressing the social agenda. Landscape and Urban Planning 52, no. 2-3: 181-188.

 

Matsuoka, R. H. and R. Kaplan. 2008. People needs in the urban landscape: Analysis of landscape and urban planning contributions. Landscape and Urban Planning 84, no. 1: 7-19.

 

(Zhu and Zhang 2008; Coles and Bussey 2004; Matsuoka and Kaplan 2008).

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