Case Details
Unasylva 250 - Forests and Sustainable Cities
Author(s) S. Borelli, M. Conigliaro, F. Pineda, P. Calaza, P. Cariñanos, F.J. Escobedo, J. Schwab, G. Tovar, C. Dobbs, A.A. Eleuterio, J.D. Amaya, J. Montoya, D. Kendal, D.J. Nowak, C.C. Konijnendijk, P. Rodbell, F. Salbitano, K. Sayers, S. Jiménez Villarpand
Year of publication 2018
Cities need forests. The network of woodlands, groups of trees and individual trees in a city and on its fringes performs a huge range of functions – such as regulating climate; storing carbon; removing air pollutants; reducing the risk of flooding; assisting in food, energy and water security; and improving the physical and mental health of citizens. Forests enhance the look of cities and play important roles in social cohesion; they may even reduce crime. This edition of Unasylva takes a close look at urban and peri-urban forestry – its benefits, pitfalls, governance and challenges.
Type of Case
Printed publication (book, sourcebook, journal article…)
Printed publication (book, sourcebook, journal article…)
Publisher
FAO
FAO
Region
Global
Global
Biome
All
All
Forest Type
Planted forest
Planted forest
Primary Designated Function
Multiple use
Multiple use