Abstract Effective designation of Protected Areas (PAs) requires the careful consideration of
their social impacts as these are perceived by people. These refer to a variety of issues such …

The COVID-19 pandemic led to many European countries imposing lockdown measures
and limiting people's movement during spring 2020. During the summer 2020, these strict …

Protected Areas are the most widely applied policy tool for biodiversity conservation. In
Europe, protected areas are expected to significantly increase as the new EU Biodiversity …

Understanding the intricate connections between ecosystem services (ESs) and resident
well-being (RWB) is critical to managing ESs and achieving sustainable development goals …

Nowadays, the elderly tend to make more trips: Health benefits resulting from their daily
walking routines are an important topic in the context of urban renewal processes. Many …

Spending time in urban green spaces may bring a range of benefits to their visitors, such as
relaxation, recreation, healthy environment, socialising, etc. Understanding visitors' …

Climate change and the pandemic have significantly influenced, and in some instances,
transformed people's perceptions of the environment, social interaction, and physical and …

Despite the focus on (large parks) green public spaces in urban areas, mini-parks have
been disregarded, especially the way they should be designed based on people's aesthetic …

Urban parks should be inclusive for all. Availability and accessibility of urban parks
determine the quality of life in cities. The importance of access increases for residents with …

Urban forests play an important role in the thermal comfort and overall life of local
populations in large-and medium-sized cities. This study analyzes urban forest loss and …