A cross-posting from my GCSE Natural History Blog. This now has well over 500 posts and now contains a wealth of ideas as we move into the next phase of the qualification's development.
A framework for nature I came across via a map activity shared by Bob Lang.
It's an evidence-based guideline for how to integrate nature into cities so people actually benefit from trees and green spaces.The rule of thumb provides clear criteria for the minimum provision of urban trees in our urban communities by setting the following three minimum requirements:
- 3 mature trees from every home
- 30 percent tree canopy cover in every neighbourhood
- 300 metres from the nearest high-quality public park or other green space
Simple. Measurable. Backed by research showing that proximity to nature reduces stress, improves mood, and has genuine health benefits.
How does your neighbourhood score on this measure?
I can see a great many more than 3 mature trees frm my home and am less than 100 metres from green spaces.
Not sure of the overall tree canopy cover, but it's fairly high...
Image: Holkham Meals - Alan Parkinson - shared on Flickr under CC license.
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