scholarly journals Urban forest management in Melbourne city based on “Water-Sensitive Urban Design: Urban design considering the water cycle”

2016 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 455-459
Author(s):  
Kana HOTTA ◽  
Ayumi SHIRAKI ◽  
Hiroaki ISHII
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Urban Design ◽  
Urban Forest ◽  
Water Cycle ◽  
Water Sensitive Urban Design ◽  
Urban Forest Management

A framework for urban–woodland naturalization in Canada

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 321-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sydney A. Toni ◽  
Peter N. Duinker
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Native Species ◽  
Urban Forest ◽  
Urban Setting ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Biological Teaching ◽  
A Site ◽  
Urban Forest Management

Urban forest naturalization has gained momentum within municipal planning and non-governmental organizations. As the interest in naturalization increases, so does the impetus for exploring its conceptual and practical dimensions. Naturalization is a form of ecological restoration with prominent social dimensions. One motivation is reintegrating the urban forest to a greater extent into its surroundings, increasing the habitat available for native species. However, naturalization is not always desirable, as we may want to use and modify certain areas for cultural purposes, or feasible, as some species may be unable to establish in an urban setting. This paper examines the concepts underlying naturalization and how they influence naturalization decisions and goals. It then provides a framework for urban forest naturalness and explores potential applications of naturalness assessments in urban forest management. The framework outlines 37 different biotic and abiotic dimensions of naturalness that can help urban forest decision-makers visualize and manage the urban forest through understanding its individual parts and thus the whole. If a site is weak in particular dimensions, actions can be directed to increase the naturalness of these components. Similarly, some dimensions may be of more interest than others, such as increasing habitat suitability for a particular species. We then offer real and hypothetical examples of applying the framework to urban forest management. The benefits of a naturalized urban forest are many. It provides habitat for native species and has an important role as a biological teaching tool for urban residents. In developing this framework, we hope to expand the discussion on naturalization beyond simply planting native species and ceasing mowing to positioning urban forests in a broader landscape.

scholarly journals Strategic planning in urban forestry: A 21st century paradigm shift for small town Canada

2000 ◽  
Vol 76 (2) ◽  
pp. 241-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. J. E. van Wassenaer ◽  
L. Schaeffer ◽  
W. A. Kenney
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Land Use Planning ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Urban Forest ◽  
Urban Forestry ◽  
Ecosystem Approach ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Small Communities ◽  
Urban Forest Management

The pressures created by urban sprawl are leading to a reduction in forested land in Canada and North America. Poorly controlled land-use planning contributes to the haphazard urbanization of many small communities within commuting distance of major urban centres. Urban forests are largely ignored as an asset and the potential benefits they can offer to communities are often not acknowledged in the planning process. Relatively few communities across Canada have any form of urban forest management. A new definition of the urban forest is proposed that recognizes the need for an ecosystem approach to urban forest management and the integral role that humans play in that ecosystem. To facilitate the implementation of urban forest management plans in small communities, a simple strategic planning framework is presented. Using this approach, many small towns can maintain their rural character and benefit from a wealth of environmental, social and economic benefits. Key words: urban forestry, community planning, forest benefits, strategic planning, ecosystem approach, forest fragmentation

“Reduction in water consumption and environmental improvements inBarcelona through WSUDs (Water Sensitive Urban Design Systems”

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mar Pérez Cambra ◽  
Dolors Martínez Santafé ◽  
Josep Roca Cladera
Keyword(s):  
Urban Design ◽  
Water Consumption ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Water Cycle ◽  
Land Policy ◽  
Water Sensitive Urban Design ◽  
Rainwater Runoff ◽  
Design Systems ◽  
Technical University ◽  
E Mail

<p><strong>PÉREZ CAMBRA, María del Mar</strong><br>Technical University of Catalonia (UPC) Barcelona School of Architecture<br>Department of Architectural Technology I (TA), Centre of Land Policy and Valuations (CPSV)<br>Assistant Professor, Ph.D. Candidate.<br>Av. Diagonal 649, 08028, Barcelona, Spain<br>Orcid : 0000-0003-2456-3302<br>E-mail: [email protected]<br>Telephone: +34 934012576</p><p><br><strong>Dr. MARTÍNEZ SANTAFÉ, Dolors</strong><br>Technical University of Catalonia (UPC) Barcelona School of Architecture<br>Department of Architectural Technology I (TA), Centre of Land Policy and Valuations (CPSV)<br>Professor<br>Av. Diagonal 649, 08028, Barcelona, Spain<br>Orcid : 0000-0001-8200-183X<br>E-mail: [email protected]<br>Telephone: +34 934016378</p><p><br><strong>Dr.ROCA CLADERA, Josep</strong><br>Technical University of Catalonia (UPC)<br>Department of Architectural Technology I(TA), Centre of Land Policy and Valuations (CPSV)<br>Full Professor<br>Av. Diagonal 649, 08028, Barcelona, Spain.<br>Orcid : 0000-0003-3970-6505<br>E-mail: [email protected]<br>Telephone: +34 934016396</p><p><br><strong>Key words: WSUDs; thermal behavior; water</strong></p><p><br><strong>“Reduction in water consumption and environmental improvements in Barcelona through WSUDs (Water Sensitive Urban Design Systems”</strong></p><p><br>The aim of this communication is showing the research done during the last years to try to reduce water consumption in Barcelona with the WSUDs (Water Urban Design Systems) while reducing surface temperatures with the chosen WSUDs and reducing rainwater runoff especially in the flood areas of the city.</p><p><br>Water sensitive urban design (WSUD) have been chosen in this research as an approach to planning and designing urban areas of Barcelona as a resource to reduce the damage urban areas cause to water cycle when we change natural pervious surfaces into impervious ones. Thus, while recuperating in some areas water cycle we can reduce rainwater runoff.<br>This same WSUDs used to reduce rainwater runoff can not only infiltrate and transport water but also to harvest it where it can be more efficient. Water harvesting and reducing he rainwater runoff in a floods area calculations for an area as an example will be shown in this communication. This descentralization of the water treatment will save energy by saving the transportation a long distance away to the water sewage treatment plants. It also avoids diffuse pollution of the runoff since water quality is not worsed due to its transportation to the depuration plant.</p><p><br>On the other hand, since we have climate change not all the materials and construction systems are the proper ones. This part is mainly experimental and has taken almost three years measuring surfaces temperatures of some WSUDs of Barcelona and treating its data to stablish a criteria to choose WSUDs which can help to reduce surface temperatures, even in some cases, underneath the environmental temperatures. It means we can produce a better thermal effect while planning and implementing the WSUDs in this case in Barcelona and in homoclimatic cities.</p><p><br>Therefore, with this WSUDs specific urbanistic micro-acupuncture we can improve some effects of climatic change such as: water scarcity, floods and heat island effect. This communication will focus and deep on it.</p>

Determining water sensitive urban design project benefits using a multi-criteria assessment tool

2010 ◽  
Vol 61 (9) ◽  
pp. 2333-2341 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Urrutiaguer ◽  
S. Lloyd ◽  
S. Lamshed
Keyword(s):  
Urban Design ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Water Cycle ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Urban Stormwater ◽  
Environmental Engagement ◽  
Urban Planning And Design ◽  
Government Capacity ◽  
Water Sensitive Urban Design

The integration of urban water cycle management with urban planning and design is referred to as ‘Water Sensitive Urban Design’ or ‘WSUD’ in Australia; one of the key elements of WSUD is the management of urban stormwater. In early 2006, the Victorian Government released the Yarra River Action Plan, which allocated $20 million towards tackling urban stormwater pollution. To help ensure this money is allocated in an equitable and transparent manner across all metropolitan local governments a multi-criteria assessment tool has been developed. This paper presents an overview of the multi-criteria assessment tool developed and adopted for selecting WSUD projects that are eligible for funding through Melbourne Water's Stormwater Program. This tool considers three types of indicators: environmental, engagement (engagement with stakeholders and local government capacity building) and financial. Within each category, a series of indicators of different weightings are applied to score a project. Where initial concept designs do not meet the Program criteria, additional work is undertaken to refine and improve the project. The tool and its use are illustrated with a case study.

The neighbourhood approach to urban forest management: The case of Halifax, Canada

2013 ◽  
Vol 117 ◽  
pp. 135-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
James W.N. Steenberg ◽  
Peter N. Duinker ◽  
John D. Charles
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Urban Forest ◽  
Urban Forest Management

Urban forest management in New England: Towards a contemporary understanding of tree wardens in Massachusetts communities

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 162-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard W. Harper ◽  
David V. Bloniarz ◽  
Stephen DeStefano ◽  
Craig R. Nicolson
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
New England ◽  
Urban Forest ◽  
Urban Forest Management
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