Green Space and Trees In Langford: Community Perceptions, Environmental Awareness, and Conservation

Urban green spaces (UGS) and trees play a pivotal role in addressing contemporary challenges across environmental, social, and economic dimensions in cities. The rapid growth of Langford, British Columbia, driven by an accelerated increase in population over recent years, poses significant challenges for the preservation of urban green spaces and trees. I conducted a literature review to research the benefits of trees and UGS in cities and, based on the identified benefits, created a survey to examine Langford residents' perceptions of UGS and trees, including the benefits they provide for the city as well as their preferences regarding management policies. The results suggest that residents are aware of the ecosystem services provided by trees and UGS. Additionally, the results showed an inclination to preserve and protect urban green areas in Langford. A holistic management approach involving informed leadership and robust community participation is essential for translating knowledge about ecosystem services into practice. Furthermore, the results of this research suggest improvements in decision-making processes by including mechanisms to gather and evaluate stakeholders' perspectives and moving from planning and goal setting to actual implementation in the city. By adopting such approaches, Langford can enhance its UGS management practices and promote sustainable urban development.

Author dc:creator

• Montes de Oca Palau, Roberta

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• King, Leslie

• School of environment and sustainability

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Identifier URI

https://doi.org/10.25316/ir-19800

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:null:10613/28189