Forest Utilization—Recreation and Leisure Development
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Urban Forestry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 21 January 2025 | Viewed by 121
Special Issue Editors
Interests: landscape protection; urban areas; ecosystemservices
Interests: green urban areas; life quality; urban forest recreation
Interests: forest
Interests: landscape visual quality; ecological quality in Mediterranean ecosystems; flora and vegetation mapping; landscape management; bioclimate and biogeography
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Green areas, including forests and urban forests, play a crucial role in the well-being of residents, serving as spaces for diverse activities that foster social cohesion. Interdisciplinary research highlights the link between physical activity, quality of life, and forests. Forests, especially those in cities, reduce physical inactivity, which is a significant factor supporting mental well-being and reducing stress. Designing sustainable urban areas with accessible forests is crucial for the health and development of cities. Shaping urban forests stimulates the senses, positively impacting health. Research focuses on identifying forest infrastructure elements that support physical activity and spending time outdoors, which is crucial for preventive public health measures. This Special Issue aims to present the latest advancements in research on people's interaction with forests and their impact on well-being. It also focuses on providing selected contributions regarding forest management and forest economy planning, taking into account the expectations of external stakeholders.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Forest utilization;
- Recreation and leisure development;
- Urban forests;
- Forests and well-being;
- Forest recreation preferences;
- Urban forest utilization;
Dr. Beata Fornal-Pieniak
Dr. Dagmara
Dr. Agnieszka Mandziuk
Dr. Pedro Miguel Ramos Arsénio
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- forests
- stress
- well-being
- urban forests
- biodiversity
- sustainability
- non-market value of forests
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