Trees and the urban environment - weighing risks and benefits
Conference paper
Ball, D., Watt, J. and Fay, N. 2016. Trees and the urban environment - weighing risks and benefits. International Conference on Urban Risks (ICUR 2016). Lisbon, Portugal 30 Jun - 02 Jul 2016 pp. 575-582
Type | Conference paper |
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Title | Trees and the urban environment - weighing risks and benefits |
Authors | Ball, D., Watt, J. and Fay, N. |
Abstract | The presence of mature, broad-leafed trees in urban areas is increasingly evidenced as being beneficial for public health, mental well-being and the environment. Consequently, any loss of such trees should be regarded as increasing risk, potentially with significant consequences. Currently, austerity measures and fragmented policies are tending to miss out on the opportunities presented by a greener environment, and some policies connected with, for example, road safety and highway engineering have the potential to reduce tree presence if disproportionately applied, as does fear of litigation. |
Research Group | Centre for Decision Analysis and Risk Management (DARM) |
Conference | International Conference on Urban Risks (ICUR 2016) |
Page range | 575-582 |
ISBN | |
Hardcover | 9789899509412 |
Publication dates | |
01 Jul 2016 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 01 Aug 2016 |
Accepted | 12 May 2016 |
Output status | Published |
Accepted author manuscript | |
Copyright Statement | Permission granted on 30/08/16, by the ICUR 2016 Conference Secretariat to make the full text of the accepted manuscript version available in the Middlesex University Research Repository. |
Additional information | Conference paper published as: |
Web address (URL) | http://www.ceru-europa.pt/icur2016/ICUR2016_Proceedings.pdf |
Language | English |
Book title | ICUR 2016 Proceedings - International Conference on Urban Risks |
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