Setting Priorities for Urban Forest Planning. A Comprehensive Response to Ecological and Social Needs for the Metropolitan Area of Rome (Italy)

Setting Priorities for Urban Forest Planning. A Comprehensive Response to Ecological and Social Needs for the Metropolitan Area of Rome (Italy)

Urban forests represent key elements of green infrastructure and provide essential ecosystem services in both the ecological and social spheres. Therefore, forestation planning plays a decisive role in the sustainable development strategies of metropolitan areas and addresses the challenge of mainta...

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Main Authors: Giulia Capotorti, Barbara Mollo, Laura Zavattero, Ilaria Anzellotti, Laura Celesti-Grapow
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-04-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
connectivity
ecological classification of land
ecological network
ecosystem services
green infrastructure
landscape conservation status
nature-based solutions
restoration
sustainable urban planning
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/7/4/3958

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