IECA - International Erosion Control Association’s Post

Public land management agencies are caught in a balancing act: how can we develop urban areas while protecting vital green spaces? Current asset management practices often prioritize development over conservation, failing to account for the immense, hard-to-quantify, value of preserved natural spaces. This can lead to decisions that erode ecosystems and compromise public well-being. Adopting frameworks like Parks Canada's ecological integrity model can help cities better value green spaces and make more informed decisions that prioritize sustainability. Discover why we must rethink how we value green assets and advocate for a shift in perspective on land use. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gfpSSvZA #GreenSpaces #PublicLandManagement #Sustainability #ParksAndRecreation #EcologicalIntegrity #UrbanDevelopment #Conservation #Environment #GreenInfrastructure #Toronto

This article explores the obstacles and successes encountered in the restoration of urban ecosystems, highlighting the importance of these efforts for the sustainability and livability of urban areas.  https://lnkd.in/dX7g-29c #urbansustainability

"One of the principles promoted by the Community Environmental Council’s (CEC) Ecological Framework for Revitalizing Santa Barbara’s City Core is creating a rich and abundant mix of nature — plants, trees, birds, and insects. The preference is for native plants because these require less water and less maintenance, and because they are hardier." Read from Dennis Allen in the Santa Barbara Independent about the importance of utilizing mini forests in the City of Santa Barbara to improve our air quality, protect us from heat, and beautify our spaces: https://lnkd.in/gRqXuXmv Plus! Read the article and CEC's Ecological Framework for Revitalizing Santa Barbara’s City Core: https://lnkd.in/gf-D8e2i 📸 Santa Barbara Independent

This October, Sri Lanka must justify the renewal of Colombo’s Wetland City status. In the 6 years since its accreditation, how has Colombo integrated wetlands into the urban landscape to build a more resilient and livable city? Find out in our latest feature 👇🏽 #WWD2024

[Urban Conservation Challenges] Let's explore Urban Conservation Challenges. Urban conservation refers to the preservation and protection of natural and cultural resources in . . . https://lnkd.in/d33Ft_yv

Nature Restoration Low has been approved. Wonderful news, even though my country, Italy, voted against it. Being in Europe proves to be a great lifesaver for us. From today all states will be obliged to activate recovery policies for natural eco-systems to safeguard biodiversity and absorb CO2 in cities and reduce heat islands and hydro-geological risk. We have to understand that tle landscape design and environmental redevelopment is a very serious matter, which must be addressed by qualified entities that focus on the best result from an environmental, economic and planning point of view for the communities. In this regard, my projects are recognized best practices at a national and international level, well before European law made it mandatory. But above all there are three projects that unquestionably mark my professional history: The restoration and landscape recovery of Casale S. Nicola in Bisceglie (BA) with an urban planning variant to create a luxury resort in an archeological area: https://lnkd.in/dQ-BxFkC The "Intelligent Buildings" Program in 2015. It brings together planning decisions, design indications and money to build with the banks as its main supporters: https://lnkd.in/d-BMfAF The project I love most, because it is the true union with a community that has been SUSTAINABLE FOR TWENTY YEARS. THE VIA CANELLINA VARIANT IN GRADARA, which definitely anticipates the European Nature Restoration LOW. Because it doesn't create urban greenery in residual spaces. But it replaces a public residential area with a park for outdoor reception, educational farm and dog training all based on concession, on public-private partnership: https://lnkd.in/dYDrXpW9

Decenniet för restaurering av natur och urbana ekosystem i Europa kan börja! Article 6 Restoration of urban ecosystems 1.  Member States shall ensure that there is no net loss in the total national area of urban green space, and of urban tree canopy cover in urban ecosystem areas, determined in accordance with Article 11(2b), by 31 December 2030, compared to [year of entry into force of this Regulation]. For the purposes of this obligation, Member States may exclude from that total national area the urban ecosystem areas in which the share of urban green space in the urban centres and urban clusters exceeds 45 % and the share of urban tree canopy cover therein exceeds 10 %. 2.  Member States shall achieve thereafter an increasing trend in the total national area of urban green space, including through integration of urban green space into buildings and infrastructure, in urban ecosystem areas, determined in accordance with Article 11(2b), measured every six years after 31 December 2030, until a satisfactory level identified in accordance with Article 11(3) is reached. 3.  Member States shall achieve, in each urban ecosystem area, determined in accordance with Article 11(2b), an increasing trend of urban tree canopy cover, measured every six years after 31 December 2030, until the satisfactory level identified in accordance with Article 11(3) is reached. https://lnkd.in/dmJP_u9N

30% of urban areas protected for nature/green space is BOLD…. Yet with urban land at a price premium it requires strong governance to legislate for this. ….see Hamburg’s citizen led agreement below…. Re-imagining what an ‘urban’ environment should include is essential to our experience as humans as we move towards 68% urbanisation globally by 2050… What else can you imagine for our cities of the future? …

🌟Callahan Wildlife Post Alert🌟 Exploring the importance of green infrastructure in urban settings like Portland! Cities are innovating to support both urban life and the environment. What is green infrastructure, and why is it crucial for urban ecology? This post delves into these questions, focusing on Portland and other leading cities in sustainable urban planning. Portland, known for its sustainability efforts, leads the way in green infrastructure initiatives. Seattle and Chicago are also actively designing for wildlife and reducing environmental impact through similar strategies. How much do these projects cost, and what is the tax investment from Oregonians to support them? #GreenInfrastructure #UrbanEcology #SustainableCities #PortlandSustainability #WildlifeDesign #EnvironmentalImpact 🌿🏙️🦜 https://lnkd.in/gQ2fUBKp

https://lnkd.in/emnYW3_E "LST monitoring can serve as a valuable tool to support urban landscaping planning and promote sustainable living. Tree canopy volume estimation is crucial in achieving a percentage of cooling capability, making it an important aspect to consider in urban planning.😇" #meageosolutions #urbanplanning #remotesensing #geospatialanalysis #climatechangesolutions