A UK survey has shown significant public support for more nature in their towns and cities.
A UK survey has shown significant public support for more nature in their towns and cities.
The poll of 1,866 people, by Bangor University and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), showed that 75% of people wanted more wildflower meadows in their urban areas and 73% were in favour of more trees.
The survey was carried out in partnership with Denbighshire County Council to understand whether UK-wide perceptions were different from the local community’s views about tree planting and new wildflower meadows established by the council in Rhyl, North Wales. In fact, the views of local residents were more positive than the national average. UKCEH scientists conducted modelling studies to calculate the improvements in noise, carbon and air pollution resulting from the schemes.
Read more at: UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
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