Forest and trees for healthy cities-improving livehoods and environment

Nilson K. Uni. of Copenhagen, . and Gaultier M. FAO. Rome, . and Rodbell P. USDA Forest Service Washington, . and Escobedo F. Uni. of Florida Gainesville, . (2010) Forest and trees for healthy cities-improving livehoods and environment. [Proceedings Paper]

Urban and peri-urban forestry has been defined as the art science and technology of managing trees and forest resources in and around urban community ecosystems for the physiological sociological economy and aesthetic benefits trees provide. The importance of urban forestry has received limited attention in many developing countries as it is often perceived as being associated with beautification projects which are considered a luxury benefiting only the wealthier part of the population. However urban forestry may have a number of environmental economic and socio-cultural values which will also benefit poorer segments of city populations. Even in poorer countries planning for urban trees and forests is a good investment as these areas will be demanded when income levels increase. Once everything is allocated to other construction or infrastructure it may be very difficult to create new green areas unless these are planned for. The Danish Centre for Forest Landscape and Planning has been leading actor in the development of Urban Forestry in Europe during the last decade. CARe-FOR-US Nordic-Baltic Centre for Advanced Research on Forestry Servicing Urbanised Societies EUFORIC European Urban Forestry Research and Information Centre COST Action E12 Urban Forests and Trees and E39 Forests Trees and Human Health and Wellbeing and the EU Project PLUREL on Peri-urban land use relationships are all examples of activities initiated and coordinated by the Danish centre. It has also developed urban forestry and urban greening as a concept for environment and development aid projects in Eastern Europe and newly emerging economies e.g. China Malaysia and South Africa. The international community regional and global agendas are increasingly recognizing the needs to build the green vision for cities by optimizing the role of trees and forests in an integrated manner. FAO and other UN-Agencies are supporting the countries in facing emergency issues and constructing societies without hunger in line with the Millennium Development Goals. To illustrate the variety of solutions developed to respond to different realities the paper presents cases of cities from many regions of the world. Forest and Trees for Healthy Cities - Improving Livelihoods and Environment for all is a common objective for achieving food security improved livelihoods and a better environment for all people.. Over the coming years the main challenge will be to ensure that the expansion of the green infrastructure in the worlds urban areas is implemented within the framework of sustainability and human health and well-being without the use of a technology inimical to man and nature and with as few chemical aids as possible.

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Urban and peri-urban forestry has been defined as the art science and technology of managing trees and forest resources in and around urban community ecosystems for the physiological sociological economy and aesthetic benefits trees provide. The importance of urban forestry has received limited attention in many developing countries as it is often perceived as being associated with beautification projects which are considered a luxury benefiting only the wealthier part of the population. However urban forestry may have a number of environmental economic and socio-cultural values which will also benefit poorer segments of city populations. Even in poorer countries planning for urban trees and forests is a good investment as these areas will be demanded when income levels increase. Once everything is allocated to other construction or infrastructure it may be very difficult to create new green areas unless these are planned for. The Danish Centre for Forest Landscape and Planning has been leading actor in the development of Urban Forestry in Europe during the last decade. CARe-FOR-US Nordic-Baltic Centre for Advanced Research on Forestry Servicing Urbanised Societies EUFORIC European Urban Forestry Research and Information Centre COST Action E12 Urban Forests and Trees and E39 Forests Trees and Human Health and Wellbeing and the EU Project PLUREL on Peri-urban land use relationships are all examples of activities initiated and coordinated by the Danish centre. It has also developed urban forestry and urban greening as a concept for environment and development aid projects in Eastern Europe and newly emerging economies e.g. China Malaysia and South Africa. The international community regional and global agendas are increasingly recognizing the needs to build the green vision for cities by optimizing the role of trees and forests in an integrated manner. FAO and other UN-Agencies are supporting the countries in facing emergency issues and constructing societies without hunger in line with the Millennium Development Goals. To illustrate the variety of solutions developed to respond to different realities the paper presents cases of cities from many regions of the world. Forest and Trees for Healthy Cities - Improving Livelihoods and Environment for all is a common objective for achieving food security improved livelihoods and a better environment for all people.. Over the coming years the main challenge will be to ensure that the expansion of the green infrastructure in the worlds urban areas is implemented within the framework of sustainability and human health and well-being without the use of a technology inimical to man and nature and with as few chemical aids as possible.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	1 tables; 1 ill. 29 ref.
AGROVOC Term:	Urban forestry
AGROVOC Term:	Urban ecology Sociology
AGROVOC Term:	Urban population
AGROVOC Term:	Sustainable economic development
AGROVOC Term:	human health
AGROVOC Term:	Quality of life
AGROVOC Term:	Urban environment
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:14
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11496

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