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{"title":"Assessing accessibility and environmental equity in the context of sustained aging: Pathways for age-friendly urban park planning","authors":"Jiwen Lu ,&nbsp;Liang Li ,&nbsp;Wenqing Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128768","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128768","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With the intensifying global trend of population aging, particularly in China where it is projected that nearly one-quarter of the population will be elderly by 2050, ensuring the quality of life and environmental equity for the elderly has become an urgent issue. Urban parks, as essential public resources, play a crucial role in promoting active aging and enhancing the physical health of older adults. However, the conflict between rapid demographic shifts and high-density urban development has led to uneven park distribution, failing to adequately address the specialized needs of the elderly in terms of recreational facilities. To address this challenge, this study proposes a novel method to optimize park accessibility, thereby enhancing the health and well-being of the elderly population. First, we develop a weighted park attractiveness model based on the preferences of the elderly, addressing the current research gap in understanding their specific needs. Second, we introduce the concept of travel impedance, integrating time thresholds for both walking and public transportation, to more accurately reflect the actual accessibility of the elderly. Additionally, through a multidimensional quantitative assessment, we highlight the disparities in attractiveness among different parks, providing new insights into the equitable distribution of park resources. Finally, using a dynamic population prediction model, we simulate future aging trends and propose long-term planning strategies to accommodate changing demands. The findings of this study not only contribute to improving the quality of life for the elderly but also provide a scientific basis for the age-friendly planning of urban parks.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49394,"journal":{"name":"Urban Forestry & Urban Greening","volume":"108 ","pages":"Article 128768"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143882644","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Vegetation adaptability in a tropical urban rain garden: A study in northeast Brazil","authors":"Maria Thereza Rocha Chaves,&nbsp;João Guilherme Rodrigues Moreira,&nbsp;Kaylane Pimentel Correia,&nbsp;Waleska Martins Eloi,&nbsp;Teresa Raquel Lima Farias","doi":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128810","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128810","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The process of urbanization, coupled with unregulated demographic growth, has contributed to alterations in the natural water cycle. Rain gardens have emerged as a stormwater management practice to mitigate the impact of urban flooding. Vegetation is important in bioretention systems, directly influencing performance and social perception. However, there is a gap in the scientific literature regarding the adaptability of these plants in various climates, particularly in tropical regions. This study monitored the development and adaptability of four plant species (<em>Chlorophytum comosum, Dracaena reflexa, Ruellia simplex,</em> and <em>Sansevieria trifasciata</em>) in a rain garden (RG) in a tropical climate, evaluating how these species respond to the seasonality of the natural rainfall regime in a bioretention structure compared to their growth in a traditional control garden (TG). The selected species demonstrated good adaptability, exhibiting healthy morphological appearance and satisfactory growth under tropical rain garden conditions. <em>Ruellia simplex</em> and <em>Sansevieria trifasciata</em> showed statistically superior growth compared to the control garden. In contrast, <em>Dracaena reflexa</em> and <em>Chlorophytum comosum</em> did not exhibit statistically significant differences in growth between the rain garden (RG) and the traditional garden (TG). Diameter measurements of the species did not reveal statistically significant differences. From the fourth month onward, <em>Chlorophytum comosum</em> exhibited reduced growth, likely due to high local solar incidence rates and decreased rainfall. A positive and statistically significant correlation was observed between precipitation and the growth of <em>Ruellia simplex</em> (r = 0.86) and <em>Dracaena reflexa</em> (r = 0.53). The results presented contribute to the proper selection of plants for bioretention cells, aiding the implementation of these devices in tropical regions where the technology is still not widely disseminated. In addition to the evaluated species, vegetation with similar characteristics may yield similar results, expanding the selection possibilities for future projects.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49394,"journal":{"name":"Urban Forestry & Urban Greening","volume":"107 ","pages":"Article 128810"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143829790","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"From green to greener: Exploring associations between green schoolyard design and primary school children’s recess behaviors","authors":"Nicole van den Bogerd ,&nbsp;Marit Struiksma ,&nbsp;Dieuwke Hovinga ,&nbsp;Jolanda Maas","doi":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128809","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128809","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Green schoolyards vary in design, which may affect children’s play. This study investigated the association between the design of green schoolyards and primary school students recess behaviors. The design of 18 schoolyards was assessed with the Green Schoolyard Evaluation Tool (GSET). Recess behaviors were assessed with behavioral observations, in young (∼4–6 years old; n = 1093) and older (∼6–12 years old; n = 1846) primary school children, and with teaching staff surveys (n = 76). Recess behaviors included play, play materials, social interaction, and physical activity. The results showed that higher GSET scores were associated with more building and manipulating, exploring and investigating, dramatic play, and play with natural material and less non-engagement in play. Higher GSET scores were also associated with more play on equipment and less rough and tumble in older children, and more positive student-student interaction according to teaching staff. These results suggest that the design of green schoolyards play a vital role in children’s recess behaviors.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49394,"journal":{"name":"Urban Forestry & Urban Greening","volume":"107 ","pages":"Article 128809"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143820652","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Quantitative threshold effects identification of urban green exposure on multidimensional human health – A case study in Xiamen City, China","authors":"Yicheng Zheng ,&nbsp;Nicholas A.S. Hamm ,&nbsp;Tao Lin ,&nbsp;Jue Liu ,&nbsp;Tongyu Zhou ,&nbsp;Xiaopeng Ren ,&nbsp;Xinwen Bai ,&nbsp;Hongkai Geng ,&nbsp;Junmao Zhang ,&nbsp;Zixu Jia ,&nbsp;Yuan Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128808","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128808","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Urban green spaces benefit health, and several cities have set specific greening targets or proposed guidelines to increase the presence of green spaces. However, the development of urban green spaces is restricted by the complex urban environment. The quantitative threshold effects of passive green exposure levels and human health are still not clear. Addressing this gap is crucial for effective urban planning, particularly in densely built environments with limited land resources, as it helps prevent uneven resource distribution and waste. This study explored a threshold effects identification framework related to human health based on quantifying passive green exposure, which characterizes the supply and service capacity of urban green spaces. A case study in Xiamen included a survey of 902 investigated individuals was conducted to collect self-reported health data. Their passive green exposure was quantified using open access geospatial data to quantify the individuals’ actual green visibility, availability and proximity. A generalized additive model (GAM) was employed to detect non-linear relationships and identify threshold effects by its derivative. The results showed significant non-linear relationships exist between green visibility and availability and physical health in Xiamen City, with threshold effects. At the individual level, achieving the green visibility thresholds (0.1 and 0.15) and availability thresholds (0.26 and 0.35) were associated with significant social health benefits. Future research should integrate both active and passive green exposure metrics and employ threshold effects identification in different urban contexts, providing more accurate guidance for healthier urban green spaces planning.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49394,"journal":{"name":"Urban Forestry & Urban Greening","volume":"107 ","pages":"Article 128808"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143825429","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"","authors":"Ira Anziliriyah Z ,&nbsp;Ade Irma Meulisa ,&nbsp;Fuji Sintia Armi ,&nbsp;Natalia Yessica Onya Parera ,&nbsp;Angga Ardiansyah","doi":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128807","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128807","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49394,"journal":{"name":"Urban Forestry & Urban Greening","volume":"107 ","pages":"Article 128807"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143817214","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Wellbeing of park users in a tropical city may be more influenced by their nature connectedness and exposure than bird diversity","authors":"Angelia Sia,&nbsp;Malcolm C.K. Soh,&nbsp;Wee Meng Lee,&nbsp;Hock Jin Poon,&nbsp;Kenneth B.H. Er","doi":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128806","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128806","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The effects of biodiversity on well-being of urban park users are not fully understood, especially in tropical cities. Recent research showed that well-being was more strongly associated with perceived biodiversity than actual biodiversity and mediated by nature connectedness. The length of time spent in the park also correlated positively with wellbeing. The present study investigates the contributory effects of actual park biodiversity, nature connectedness and length of time in parks on the well-being of park users in Singapore’s tropical context. Data on park users from a national survey, combined with bird species richness in urban parks obtained from the eBird database, were analyzed. Generalized Linear Mixed Model analysis showed that nature connectedness had the strongest positive effect on well-being, followed by the length of time spent in parks. Age also influenced well-being, with seniors having a negative effect. Bird species richness had a slightly negative but insignificant effect on wellbeing. Using Structural Equation Modeling, time in parks was found to indirectly enhance well-being by strengthening individuals' connection to nature. Notably, even though there was a slight significant negative direct effect of bird species richness on well-being, the overall effect was still positive when mediated through nature connectedness. We examined the implications of these findings from the perspective of urban residents, who may occasionally experience disservices from birds. We hypothesize that perceived biodiversity, as a component of urban nature, remains important in mediating human experiences that foster nature connectedness and wellbeing, given potential negative interactions with urban birds.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49394,"journal":{"name":"Urban Forestry & Urban Greening","volume":"107 ","pages":"Article 128806"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143825428","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Socio-economic factors, climate, and people’s behaviours determine urban tree health","authors":"Manuel Esperon-Rodriguez ,&nbsp;Mahmuda Sharmin ,&nbsp;Diego Esperon Rodriguez ,&nbsp;Christian Messier ,&nbsp;Jens-Christian Svenning ,&nbsp;Sophie Moore ,&nbsp;Mark G. Tjoelker","doi":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128801","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128801","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Urban trees provide numerous benefits, including improved air quality, reduced urban heat, and enhanced well-being for city dwellers. However, the distribution of these benefits is often uneven, with wealthy urban areas typically receiving greater advantages than poorer urban areas, highlighting a trend of green inequality in urban environments. The health of urban trees, which is crucial for maintaining environmental and social benefits, is likely affected by the interactive effects of socio-economic factors and climatic conditions. Yet, empirical research demonstrating these complex interactions is lacking, leaving a significant gap in our understanding of urban forest dynamics. In this study, we assessed the relationships between socio-economic factors, climate variables and people's behaviours with urban tree health across 11 suburbs along a climate gradient in Sydney, Australia. Additionally, we evaluated people's perceptions towards urban trees. Our analysis revealed that suburbs with high economic resources, precipitation and temperature were associated with healthier urban tree communities. Additionally, we found that suburbs where residents reported that they were actively engaged in tree care practices, such as providing water and fertiliser or mulch, also exhibited healthier trees. Our research uncovered significant differences in public perception and tree care practices across the studied suburbs. These variations appeared to be influenced by both socio-economic factors and local climate conditions, suggesting a complex interplay among socio-economic resources, climatic conditions and human behaviour in shaping and determining urban tree health. Our research underscores the need for targeted urban forestry strategies that address green inequalities and promote equitable distribution of urban forest benefits across diverse city landscapes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49394,"journal":{"name":"Urban Forestry & Urban Greening","volume":"107 ","pages":"Article 128801"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143800640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Multi-layer landscape design of urban spontaneous plant community: A case study in Zhengzhou, China","authors":"Wangxin Su ,&nbsp;Zeqi Zhai ,&nbsp;Wenhui Zhang ,&nbsp;Rui Li ,&nbsp;Jiayi Li ,&nbsp;Yang Liu ,&nbsp;Wenqian Jiang ,&nbsp;Hong Wei ,&nbsp;Nan Guo ,&nbsp;Yonghua Li","doi":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128805","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128805","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Climate change and rapid urbanization impose notable threats to urban biodiversity. Under the guidance of ecological concepts, spontaneous plants have quickly entered the field of landscape applications due to their advantages of low maintenance and high resistance. Until now, slope planting applications for spontaneous plants have been extremely scarce, especially in the hot and dry climate of northern regions. A multi-layer plant community design model was built based on spontaneous and ornamental plants to address this issue. Using the slope in Zhengzhou, China as a case study, a total of 72 spontaneous plant species from 108 surveyed quadrats were recorded, and the most prevalent families and genera were Asteraceae and Artemisia. Among them, 52 species (72 %) were identified to be native plants. The key microenvironmental factors influencing spontaneous plant growth on urban slope were humidity, slope aspect, and background materials. Adopting the hierarchical clustering method, the spontaneous plants were divided into eight distinct communities. In order to mimic the above-mentioned communities, after introducing the ornamental plants, the multi-layer plant landscape was constructed in the experimental area. Within the Community III we observed the highest mean coverage rate reaching to 71.4 %, whereas the <em>Erigeron canadensis</em> in Community I have the highest important value (0.35). Based on average importance value, and taking into account the factors affecting plant diversity and landscaping, Community II can be used as a priority for urban slope landscape design. Our study proposed a nature-based solution to alleviate the loss of urban vegetation and improve the entire slope ecosystem by incorporating spontaneous plants into landscape design strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49394,"journal":{"name":"Urban Forestry & Urban Greening","volume":"107 ","pages":"Article 128805"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143791008","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing the recreational value and preferences in the city forest of Freiburg, Germany","authors":"Sophie Buckwitz ,&nbsp;Marc Djahangard ,&nbsp;Rasoul Yousefpour","doi":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128804","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128804","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Urban forests provide important cultural ecosystem services to the population of cities. In this study, we assessed the recreational value of the urban forest of the city Freiburg and the forest visitors’ preferences for recreation. Both economic and non-economic valuation techniques were employed, and potential conflicts and synergies with other forest ecosystem services considered. We conducted an on-site survey applying contingent valuation (CV) and a preference study of forest stand characteristics for recreation. The CV method showed that the estimated annual willingness-to-pay (WTP) by visitors for improving the forest for recreation was 14.42€ per person, or 2.52€ per trip, while WTP to the forest management for climate change adaptation was 17.39€ per person, or 2.74€ per trip. Extrapolated to the annual number of visits to the forest (4 million), the total recreational value can be estimated at as much as 10–11 million € per year. The preference study revealed that recreationists prefer tree stands that are diverse in species and tree size composition with medium amounts of ground vegetation and undergrowth as well as high amounts of deadwood. While deadwood was traditionally removed for forest recreation, our results indicate a different perception of deadwood. Given that structurally diverse forests are preferred and most people perceive no conflict between timber production and recreation, our study supports the current forest governance system following a multifunctional forest management approach.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49394,"journal":{"name":"Urban Forestry & Urban Greening","volume":"107 ","pages":"Article 128804"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143800701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"R'WOT-based strategic planning and management for urban forests: Lessons from Istanbul's Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Forest","authors":"Murat Köse ,&nbsp;Simay Kırca Flores","doi":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128803","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128803","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The rapid population growth, accelerating urbanization, and ongoing climate crisis have intensified the need for optimizing urban forest functions. Istanbul, with its high demand for recreational areas, hosts the largest number of urban forests in Turkey, presenting complex challenges. This study focuses on the Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Forest, established in 2012 as Turkey's largest urban forest. We employ the R′WOT methodology to assess the current state of this forest, contribute to the development of existing and future urban forests, and formulate strategies for conflict resolution in planning and management processes. The research seeks to balance urban residents' recreational needs with ecological sustainability. A participatory approach was adopted, involving academicians, NGOs, and representatives from relevant forestry institutions. The R′WOT technique, which incorporates Ranking and Linear Combination Techniques into traditional SWOT analysis, was used to quantify SWOT groups and their internal factors. Based on 201 samples, results indicate that all stakeholder groups identified \"Weaknesses\" as the highest priority SWOT group, assigning greater weights to factors within this category. This finding underscores the prominence of weaknesses in urban forest planning and management in Turkey. This comprehensive analysis provides measurable insights into enhancing the efficacy of urban forest management while addressing the multifaceted demands of an expanding metropolitan area in the context of environmental challenges. The quantitative approach of R′WOT offers a solid foundation for strategic improvements in urban forestry practices, contributing to more effective urban forest management strategies in Turkey and similar contexts globally.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49394,"journal":{"name":"Urban Forestry & Urban Greening","volume":"107 ","pages":"Article 128803"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143777058","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}