Green Infrastructure: Sustainable Investments for the Benefit of Both People and Nature

Authors:
Lucius, I., R. Dan, D. Caratas, F. Mey, J. Steinert and P. Torkler

Publication Date:
2011

Abstract/Summary:
Its main aim is to explain the basics of green infrastructure – a relatively new concept with many facets – relevant to Regional Policy. It also presents some approaches to this concept as identified in partner regions and describes the status of protected areas in Europe, the services that healthy ecosystem provide people with and the need to maintain their ecological coherence.

Resource Type:
White Paper

Source:
SURF Nature

Link:
http://www.surf-nature.eu/uploads/media/Thematic_Booklet_Green_Infrastructure.pdf