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GREEN SPACES… KEEP US HEALTHY AND HAPPY
Our well managed green spaces with easy BEAM PARKLANDS NEARLY
access, paths and community engagement
activities provide significant recreation, £800,000
amenity, education and health benefits and
opportunities to local people.They… of educational and
health benefits to the
• provide opportunities for people to
improve their health and well-being local community
per year
• are outdoor classrooms, offering a variety
of educational activities ‘‘a nice place
to relax and get
• are places to come together, removing away from work’’
social barriers
• create employment opportunities
• enable people to connect with nature
SILVERDALE COUNTRY PARK
OVER £1
MILLION
PER ANNUM
the park’s educational,
social, health and
wellbeing value
£700k £380k
of educational of health
benefits benefits
In conclusion
GREEN SPACES… ARE VALUABLE TO SOCIETY
Well maintained green spaces contribute significantly
to maintaining a resilient economy, society and
environment.They alleviate costs to businesses and the
public purse, and in turn, generate significant benefits,
keeping people healthy, happy and productive.
It is important to remember that these values are not ‘one
off’ monetary values or price tags – they are an indication
of the worth of green spaces and the benefits they bring
to society and the economy.
Therefore the long term investment into green space
management and maintenance is essential.
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