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The science of greenery has been done by various international universities, including the University in Wageningen (WUR). In this section you find the latest reports and other useful documents.

Empirical evidence is revealing the value of nature experience for mental health. The impacts of nature experience on cognitive functioning, emotional well-being, and other dimensions of mental health are described.

GREEN NORM

The Green Norm offers ten options for how we can practically achieve more and better nature in cities.

EVALUATING RESTORATION IN URBAN GREEN SPACES (2014)

This study examined the restorative impacts of urban public spaces differing in naturalness.

MORBIDITY IS RELATED TO A GREEN LIVING ENVIRONMENT (2009)

This study stresses the importance of green space close to home for children and lower socioeconomic groups.

GREEN SPACES AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPTMENT IN PRIMARY SCHOOLCHILDREN (2013)

This study aimed to assess the association between exposure to green space and measures of cognitive development in primary schoolchildren.

TREES PAY US BACK (2005)

Landscape trees provide benefits that far exceed the costs of planting and care over their lifetime.

A BRIEF GUIDE TO THE BENEFITS OF URBAN GREEN SPACES (2016)

A report summarising the latest research on the impact of green spaces in urban areas.

IMPACT OF URBANIZATION ON US SURFACE CLIMATE (2015)

We combine Landsat and MODIS data in a land model to assess the impact of urbanization on US surface climate.

NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS & RE-NATURING CITIES (2015)

The Expert Group developed an appropriate definition on nature-based solutions.

GREENERY: MORE THAN BEAUTY AND HEALTH

The positive effects of greenery in urban environments.

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