[HTML][HTML] Nature conservation and nature-based tourism: A paradox?
Throughout the world, areas have been reserved for their exceptional environmental values,
such as high biodiversity. Financial, political and community support for these protected …
such as high biodiversity. Financial, political and community support for these protected …
[HTML][HTML] Aesthetic quality assessment of landscapes as a model for urban forest areas: A systematic literature review
R Mundher, S Abu Bakar, S Maulan, MJ Mohd Yusof… - Forests, 2022 - mdpi.com
Aesthetic experience in a forest can typically be associated with attractive forest scenery that
gives people a sense of visual pleasure. Characterized as a visual product based on …
gives people a sense of visual pleasure. Characterized as a visual product based on …
[HTML][HTML] The Hiking Optimization Algorithm: A novel human-based metaheuristic approach
SO Oladejo, SO Ekwe, S Mirjalili - Knowledge-Based Systems, 2024 - Elsevier
In this paper, a novel metaheuristic called 'The Hiking Optimization Algorithm'(HOA) is
proposed. HOA is inspired by hiking, a popular recreational activity, in recognition of the …
proposed. HOA is inspired by hiking, a popular recreational activity, in recognition of the …
How is quality of urban green spaces associated with physical activity and health?
A Akpinar - Urban forestry & urban greening, 2016 - Elsevier
This study investigates the associations between quality of urban green spaces (UGS), self-
reported physical activity (PA), and health indicators in Aydın, Turkey. Data was collected …
reported physical activity (PA), and health indicators in Aydın, Turkey. Data was collected …
The relationships between urban parks, residents' physical activity, and mental health benefits: A case study from Bei**g, China
H Liu, F Li, J Li, Y Zhang - Journal of environmental management, 2017 - Elsevier
The role of urban parks in improving public health has been analyzed in the context of urban
design in developed countries, but has seldom been considered in develo** countries …
design in developed countries, but has seldom been considered in develo** countries …
Urban green space and well-being in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
TK Nath, SSZ Han, AM Lechner - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2018 - Elsevier
The association between urban green space and well-being has been extensively studied in
many parts of the world such as Australia, Europe and North America. However, in tropical …
many parts of the world such as Australia, Europe and North America. However, in tropical …
“It made me feel brighter in myself”-The health and well-being impacts of a residential front garden horticultural intervention
LS Chalmin-Pui, J Roe, A Griffiths, N Smyth… - Landscape and urban …, 2021 - Elsevier
Residential gardens make up 30% of urban space in the UK, yet unlike many other green
space typologies, their role in the health and well-being agenda has largely been …
space typologies, their role in the health and well-being agenda has largely been …
Transformative travel as a sustainable market niche for protected areas: A new development, marketing and conservation model
ID Wolf, GB Ainsworth, J Crowley - Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Many protected areas worldwide are mandated to provide visitor enjoyment and sustainable
heritage conservation but face growing challenges and competition. To satisfy modern …
heritage conservation but face growing challenges and competition. To satisfy modern …
Do seasons matter? Exploring the dynamic link between blue-green space and mental restoration
Y Zhou, L Yang, J Yu, S Guo - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2022 - Elsevier
In the face of the increasing mental health crisis, there is a growing awareness of the
benefits of natural environments, especially urban blue-green spaces in promoting mental …
benefits of natural environments, especially urban blue-green spaces in promoting mental …
Social inequalities of park accessibility in Shenzhen, China: The role of park quality, transport modes, and hierarchical socioeconomic characteristics
M Xu, J **n, S Su, M Weng, Z Cai - Journal of Transport Geography, 2017 - Elsevier
Identifying the geographic units with restricted access to intra-urban parks has become a hot
issue in transport studies. Previous literature has examined the social inequalities of park …
issue in transport studies. Previous literature has examined the social inequalities of park …