NeighbourWoods - advancing the quality of life and the environment of European cities through socially-inclusive planning, design and management of urban woodlands

The aim of this project is to develop a sustainable approach to urban woodland conservation, management and development. In close collaboration with local stakeholders, a toolbox to support urban woodland planning, design and management will be developed and tested in 6 cities in different parts of Europe.

 

Woodlands in and close to urban areas provide a wide range of social, cultural, economic and environmental benefits to society. As large parts of Europe have become highly urbanised, these woodlands’ importance continues to grow. Their full potential, however, is often not met for various reasons, including the lack of sufficient woodlands resources to meet society’s recreational and other demands, and the wide range of urban pressures. This problem has a strong European dimension, as the main issues in urban forestry are rather similar across the continent. 

 

Funding: EU, 5. rammeprogram, DKK 1,500,000 (F&L's part)

Starting: 01-07-2001. Closed: 31-10-2004

 

Collaboration

• University of Helsinki
• University of Florence
• Leeds Metropolitan University
• Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
• Flemish Forest Organisation
• Free University Brussels
• European Forest Institute.