Page 3 - The Hidden Value of our Green Spaces - Jan 17
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GREEN SPACES… THE BENEFITS
Well managed green spaces over the long term, deliver services “for free”, which are not
usualy valued, or their value is not included in decision making.
To further understand the ‘hidden’ values across our green spaces, we are working with partners to
recognise their worth and demonstrate how improved management can increase their value. 1
Using two of our parks, this report highlights the value of well maintained green spaces, not just for
amenity and recreation, but the services delivered by soil, grass, flowers, trees and water to provide
society and our economy with significant benefits. 2
CLEANING SUPPORTING
OUR AIR BIODIVERSITY
reducing air WHICH AIDS
pollution P O L L I N AT I O N
helping make
LOCAL AREAS
MORE DESIRABLE
to live, work and invest
Storing & REDUCING &
removing PREVENTING
FLOODING
CARBON
plus
CLEANING
OUR WATER
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