Cities Gone Wild

The Benefits of Urban Reforestation

De: Julia Gayle

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

How can we change the shapes of our cities to be healthier, greener, more sustainable, and resilient in a time of climate change and rapid urbanization? Cities Gone Wild: The Benefits of Urban Reforestation explores this question with depth and insight, presenting a comprehensive examination of the transformative power of urban forests.
This groundbreaking book explores the many facets of how urban reforestation can help get us where we need to be on today’s most pressing challenges. The quest for sustainable urban development values urban forests as indispensable assets due to their myriad benefits, which range from enhancing biodiversity and mitigating climate change to improving community well-being and revitalizing local economies.
The book is structured into ten engaging and thought provoking chapters covering themes that include the ecological and psychological benefits of green spaces, the socioeconomic impacts of tree planting, and the future technologies that will revolutionise urban forestry. We present both successes and lessons learned in real-world case studies from cities including Medellín, Singapore, and New York to provide practical insights to urban planners, policymakers, and community leaders.
The book emphasizes inclusion, cultural heritage, and equality in urban forest design via multidisciplinary methods and community interaction. Also, it provides solutions for funding, resource allocation, and long-term monitoring, which are practical ways of surmounting those hurdles.
Whether you are a researcher, practitioner, policymaker, or just someone interested in helping make cities a little greener, Cities Gone Wild is a must read. In addition to providing inspiration, it also equips individuals with the necessary tools to effect genuine change within their community.
Join the movement to transform our urban landscapes—one tree at a time.