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| DOI: | 10.1007/s00267-005-0166-6 |
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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Jim, C. Y.;
Chen, Wendy Y. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Department of Geography, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China |
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| Title: | Perception and attitude of residents toward urban green spaces in Guangzhou (China) |
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| Source: | Environmental Management. Vol. 38, No. 3, September 2006, p. 338-349. |
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| Publishing Information: | New York: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. |
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| # of Pages: | 12 |
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| Related Web URL: | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00267-005-0166-6
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Greenspace; Habitat improvement; Human response to environmental features; Landscape management; Perceptions; Urban habitat; Wildlife management
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| Geographic Terms: | Guangzhou, China |
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| Abstract/Contents: | "Fast economic and social changes in recent years in China have brought massive expansion, redevelopment, and restructuring of cities. These changes offer cities the opportunity to improve environmental quality through urban green spaces (UGSs) and to address the challenges of meeting community aspirations. This study explored peoples minds concerning UGSs in Guangzhou city in south China in relation to the following: (1) knowledge and perception of 25 ecosystem services and 8 negative impacts; (2) attitude toward site condition and management; (3) expectation of landscape design; and (4) preference ranking of venues. A questionnaire was designed to solicit opinions from 340 respondents randomly chosen from residents living in the study area. The results indicated widespread recognition of ecosystem services and strong support of UGS programs. Negative responses were weakly expressed. Amelioration of urban microclimate and environmental quality were emphasized. Environmental functions stressed in publicity programs, together with aggravating environmental problems in the city, tended to focus respondents attention on UGS benefits. Wildlife habitat, species conservation and other natural ecosystem services drew limited concerns. Awareness of economic benefits was very low. Visual-landscape contributions with strong preference for naturalistic design and recreational benefits were highlighted. Compared with other countries, Guangzhou residents were characterized by visualscenicrecreation orientation and pragmaticutilitarian perception of UGSs, reflecting underlying differences in the understanding of inherent ecosystem services of green spaces. Relevant UGS policies and practices could adopt the approaches of market survey, citizen participation, and precision planning in order to meet increasingly mature and refined demands. Citizens understanding of high-order ecosystem services could be enhanced to encourage appreciation of nature and their associated benefits." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 55 |
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| Note: | Tables |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Jim, C. Y., and W. Y. Chen. 2006. Perception and attitude of residents toward urban green spaces in Guangzhou (China). Environ. Manage. 38(3):p. 338-349. |
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| DOI: 10.1007/s00267-005-0166-6 |
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