Strategic planning for new woodlands in the urban periphery: through the lens of social inclusiveness

Herzele, Ann Van; Clercq, Eva M. De; Wiedemann, Torsten

doi:10.1016/j.ufug.2005.01.002

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“…In addition, the maximum distance people are willing to travel differs according to the attributes of the recreational space. In this respect, the size of the forest is a determinant factor for recreational use in terms of frequency, duration, and travel distance (Van Herzele et al, 2005).…”

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“…In various countries across Europe (e.g. United Kingdom, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium), this has prompted decision makers to adopt ambitious policies for increasing the forest cover (Van Herzele et al, 2005).…”

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“…Remarkably, these afforestation strategies -especially apparent in heavily urbanized regions of Western Europe -have shown to be particularly effective at the national and regional scale (Van Herzele et al, 2005;Van Herzele, 2006). To make valid projections of the outcome of such afforestation policies, their effects on outdoor recreational provision should be evaluated.…”

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“…One of the few cases in which the effect of afforestation on recreational provision has been assessed on a regional scale is that of possible forest locations near Antwerp, Belgium (Van Herzele et al, 2005). In this study, a GIS-based working method was applied to evaluate seven alternative locations for the creation of a new forest.…”

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Relating spatial pattern of forest cover to accessibility

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Relating spatial pattern of forest cover to accessibility 1 Abstract 1 Urban planning for optimal provision of recreational forests is not only con-2 cerned with how much space is needed, but equally with how this could be 3 arranged in the landscape in order to make these forests accessible to many 4 potential visitors. The present study sought to establish relationships between 5 the spatial pattern of forest cover and these forests' accessibility -either on 6 foot or by bike -for short walks. This question was approached in an experi-7 mental way using landscape structure metrics.

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“…However, use level, user composition, and the temporal distribution of activity types through commuting and recreation use may differ depending on the number and closeness of settlements, business areas and schools [6]. Urban forests can also be seen as a measure for strengthening social structures for interaction and for reducing social exclusiveness [7]. Urban forests and woodlands can provide multiple values and benefits (e.g., [8,9]) including education, economy, and urban biodiversity, in addition to the aspects mentioned above.…”

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Urban-Tree-Attribute Update Using Multisource Single-Tree Inventory

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Kankare

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Abstract:The requirements for up-to-date tree data in city parks and forests are increasing, and an important question is how to keep the digital databases current for various applications. Traditional map-updating procedures, such as visual interpretation of digital aerial images or field measurements using tachymeters, are either inaccurate or expensive. Recently, the development of laser-scanning technology has opened new opportunities for tree mapping and attributes updating. For a detailed measurement and attributes update of urban trees, we tested the use of a multisource single-tree inventory (MS-STI) for heterogeneous urban forest conditions. MS-STI requires an existing tree map as input information in addition to airborne laser-scanning (ALS) data. In our study, the tested input tree map was produced by terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) and by using a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). Tree attributes were either measured from ALS or predicted by using metrics extracted from ALS data. Stem diameter-at-breast height (DBH) OPEN ACCESSForests 2014, 5 1033 was predicted and compared to the field measures, and tree height and crown area were directly measured from ALS data at the two different urban-forest areas. The results indicate that MS-STI can be used for updating urban-forest attributes. The accuracies of DBH estimations were improved compared to the existing attribute information in the city of Helsinki's urban-tree register. In addition, important attributes, such as tree height and crown dimensions, were extracted from ALS and added as attributes to the urban-tree register.

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Evaluating urbanization, fragmentation and land use/land cover change pattern in Istanbul city, Turkey from 1971 TO 2002

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Spatiotemporal analysis of landscape dynamics is crucial in formulating an appropriate set of actions in landscape management. This paper presents a large scale analysis of the spatiotemporal structure of Istanbul, a highly urbanized city in Turkey, from 1971 to 2002 using forest cover type maps analysed with geographical information systems (GIS) and a spatial statistics programme. The quantitative evidence indicated that increasing population and expanding urbanization caused drastic changes to the temporal and spatial dynamics of land use/land cover pattern in Istanbul. There was a net increase of 5387Á3 ha in total forested areas (1Á0 per cent) due to mainly reforestation activities even though the population increased three times over a 31-year period. Increase in number of patches and decrease in mean patch size together demonstrated that the landscape developed into a more fragmented structure that would negatively affect biodiversity and the resilience of the ecosystems. In conclusion, plain increase in forest areas may not always be a favourable situation. The quality, composition and the configuration of forest landscape should also be analysed to present the dynamics of ecosystem in terms of ecological and economical sustainability over a longer time and larger area.

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Strategic planning for new woodlands in the urban periphery: through the lens of social inclusiveness

Cited by 37 publications

References 11 publications

Relating spatial pattern of forest cover to accessibility

Relating spatial pattern of forest cover to accessibility

Urban-Tree-Attribute Update Using Multisource Single-Tree Inventory

Evaluating urbanization, fragmentation and land use/land cover change pattern in Istanbul city, Turkey from 1971 TO 2002

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