Experts’ versus laypersons’ perception of urban cultural ecosystem services

Riechers, Maraja; Noack, Eva Maria; Tscharntke, Teja

doi:10.1007/s11252-016-0616-3

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“…Providers, both those involved at the strategic level in policy or planning and those implementing changes and managing sites, face the challenge of providing urban natural spaces that facilitate interaction by the public and enable users to realise the potential benefits of using green space (Riechers et al 2016;Ten Brink et al 2016). Finding solutions to this challenge requires understanding people's views on urban natural spaces, so they can be designed to be attractive and provide a comfortable user experience, to help people engage with urban nature in the most beneficial manner (Colleony et al 2017).…”

Section: Increasing Nature Experience In the Ukmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Finding solutions to this challenge requires understanding people's views on urban natural spaces, so they can be designed to be attractive and provide a comfortable user experience, to help people engage with urban nature in the most beneficial manner (Colleony et al 2017). Without an understanding of user preferences, spaces may be provided which do not meet local user needs (Riechers et al 2016). Indeed, the low use of many green spaces suggests that, more often than not, what is provided by these spaces, whether in terms of accessibility, characteristics or facilities, does not meet expectations.…”

Section: Increasing Nature Experience In the Ukmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For local users, place attachment, the emotional connection they have to their local environment and the sense of well-being derived from its continuity over time (Wolf et al 2014;Zhang et al 2015), is a significant factor in determining their preferences and attitudes towards management (Davenport and Anderson 2005). Providers do not necessarily have this emotional attachment (Riechers et al 2016). Their knowledge regarding the management and environmental characteristics of these spaces may influence their preferences (Hofmann et al 2012), as well as the demands involved in management (Özgüner et al 2007).…”

Section: Comparisons Between Views Of Users and Providers Of Urban Namentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For example, a recent qualitative study of scientists and local users found that, although the two groups shared similar emotional responses to nature, scientists had more objective knowledge which influenced their preferences (Prévot et al 2016). Another showed that local users place value on aesthetics and enjoyment of nature in natural spaces, whereas providers, both strategic providers and implementers, have a more utilitarian view of nature as they have to balance a number of environmental and social factors in the management of these areas (Riechers et al 2016).…”

Section: Comparisons Between Views Of Users and Providers Of Urban Namentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Directors of Public Health and strategy managers). As the interviews were intended to be informed by the participants' field of work, purposive sampling was used to obtain a range of views, the aim being to recruit the maximum variety of participants (Riechers et al 2016;Ruskule et al 2013). Additional participants were recruited and interviewed until data saturation was achieved and additional interviews did not lead to additional emergent themes (Guest et al 2006).…”

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confidence: 99%

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The role of managed natural spaces in connecting people with urban nature: a comparison of local user, researcher, and provider views

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Increasing evidence of the health and wellbeing benefits of urban natural spaces has resulted in policy goals to increase their use. Making these spaces accessible and attractive to potential users is fundamental to achieving these goals since a mismatch between design and use can mean that the potential benefits of these spaces are not fully realised. Yet there has been limited investigation of whether the ambitions of providers align with local user preferences. Using a qualitative approach, we combined interviews of providers and researchers with focus groups of local users to reflect on the provision and use of urban natural spaces in the UK, and analysed the resulting transcripts using framework analysis. Three overarching themes were identified: (i) the role of managed environments in connecting people with nature; (ii) built features as facilitators of connection with nature; and (iii) challenges to connecting with nature arising from built features and the management of natural spaces. Although there were points of agreement between the stakeholder groups, we identified some key differences. Local users expressed a preference for both wilder and more formal urban natural spaces and opposed the removal of built features significant to the local history of the area. Whilst researchers recognised these views, providers were not aware of local user preferences for wilder spaces or the extent that local users considered the local heritage and its artefacts important. Understanding these differing perspectives on local natural spaces is important for maximising the value of these spaces to provide co-benefits for the environment and health.

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Section: Increasing Nature Experience In the Ukmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Increasing Nature Experience In the Ukmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Comparisons Between Views Of Users and Providers Of Urban Namentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Comparisons Between Views Of Users and Providers Of Urban Namentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Interviews With Expertsmentioning

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Urban green spaces management during the COVID‐19 pandemic: Experiences from Kraków, Poland

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SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) has spread all over the world, significantly affecting our everyday lives. People changed their habits during the pandemic and made use of urban green spaces (UGS). Our Web of Science and Scopus queries confirm a knowledge gap in green space planning and public space management studies in the field of UGS availability during COVID-19. Therefore, the purpose of our research was to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on urban green spaces management, identify the needs of the residents in terms of urban green spaces furniture, and assess the accessibility of urban green spaces to propose recommendations for the institution charged with managing urban green spaces in the City (Krakow). To this end, we used an expert interview, spatial analyses, and survey research among residents of Krak ow, one of the largest cities in Poland. The survey involved 1350 respondents. The spatial analyses employed geoprocessing algorithms and GIS tools.The results showed that 96% of Krak ow citizens have access to urban green spaces within 300 m from their homes. Therefore, UGS are an important part of the City's identity, making their reasonable management vital, especially during crises. The respondents indicated that the existing UGS needed more lighting, rubbish bins, and benches as places of respite. Results of the expert interview showed that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected urban green spaces management. The results may influence urban green spaces management, and the research is an innovative combination of spatial analysis, a qualitative approach (expert interview), and a quantitative method (a survey) proposing new procedures for analysing UGS.

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A place‐based participatory mapping approach for assessing cultural ecosystem services in urban green space

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Cultural Ecosystem Services (CES) encompass a range of social, cultural and health benefits to local communities, for example recreation, spirituality, a sense of place and local identity. However, these complex and place‐specific CES are often overlooked in rapid land management decisions and assessed using broad, top–down approaches. We use the Toolkit for Ecosystem Service Site‐based Assessment (TESSA) to examine a novel approach to rapid assessment of local CES provision using inductive, participatory methods. We combined free‐listing and participatory geographic information systems (GIS) techniques to quantify and map perceptions of current CES provision of an urban green space. The results were then statistically compared with those of a proposed alternative scenario with the aim to inform future decision‐making. By identifying changes in the spatial hotspots of CES in our study area, we revealed a spatially specific shift towards positive sentiment regarding several CES under the alternative state with variance across demographic and stakeholder groups. Response aggregations in areas of proposed development reveal previously unknown stakeholder preferences to local decision‐makers and highlight potential trade‐offs for conservation management. Free‐listed responses revealed deeper insight into personal opinion and context. This work serves as a useful case study on how the perceptions and opinions of local people regarding local CES could be accounted for in the future planning of an urban greenspace and how thorough analysis of CES provision is important to fully inform local‐scale conservation and planning for the mutual benefit of local communities and nature. A free Plain Language Summary can be found within the Supporting Information of this article.

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Experts’ versus laypersons’ perception of urban cultural ecosystem services

Cited by 56 publications

References 41 publications

The role of managed natural spaces in connecting people with urban nature: a comparison of local user, researcher, and provider views

The role of managed natural spaces in connecting people with urban nature: a comparison of local user, researcher, and provider views

Urban green spaces management during the COVID‐19 pandemic: Experiences from Kraków, Poland

A place‐based participatory mapping approach for assessing cultural ecosystem services in urban green space

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