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Call for abstracts EFUF2023
The overall theme for EFUF 2023 is Urban Forests as Nature-based Solutions The organisers of the 25th European Forum on Urban Forestry (EFUF) invites urban forest practitioners, policy makers, researchers and managers to submit abstracts for the Forum. This includes,...
EFUF 2022 – Book of abstracts
The Book of Abstracts for EFUF2022 is available for download at EFUF 2022 Book of abstracts.
Visitor frequencies and attitudes towards urban forests and their management, before and during the COVID-19 lockdown. A mixed methods case study in Bonn, Germany.
Photo credits: Harri Beau - German WikipediaUrban forests play a crucial role for the wellbeing of city dwellers, and their importance for people has been emphasised during the COVID-19 pandemic. This exploratory study analyses the visit patterns and visitor attitudes...
The Green4C Business Innovation Challenge
A unique opportunity to make green care innovative ideas growing Co-funded by the Erasmus+ of the European Union, Green4C is a Knowledge Alliance project promoting nature-based solutions for health, wellbeing, and social inclusion. Bringing together universities,...
Call for abstract EFUF2022
The overall theme for EFUF 2022 is facing the future: Adaptive measures in urban forests The organisers of the 24th European Forum on Urban Forestry (EFUF) invites urban forest practitioners, policy makers, researchers and managers to submit abstracts for the Forum....
Is quality or quantity of street trees having a protective effect against antidepressant prescriptions?
The harmful effects of urban life on physical and mental health have long been recognized, such as higher rates of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Depression is on the rise, particularly in urban areas, and is characterized by depressed mood and a feeling of...
Biodiverse Urban Forests – Cities full of Life
Cities are home to more than half of the global population. As urbanisation increases at an unprecedented rate, by 2050, about two thirds of the worldwide population are anticipated to live in cities (UN, 2018). But let’s look a bit closer at who else is calling...
Official announcement #EFUF2022
Have a sneak preview on #EFUF2022 in Belgrade (🇷🇸). Join the official announcement on Thursday 1⃣4⃣October at 1⃣2⃣:3⃣0⃣CEST. Join through ➡️https://efuf.org/programme/ (select the event for the link) or via the #myEFUF app. More information in the Save-the-Date at...
Urban Forests as Nature-based Solutions: Local Actions for Resilient Cities
Think global, act local.(Patrick Geddes) Functional biodiversity, healthy society Thriving communities need healthy ecosystems. The conservation of biodiversity is closely tied to the health and well-being of people. In recent years, increasing worldwide recognition...