Is coppice a potential for urban forestry? The social perspective

Abstract

After years of decline and neglect, low woodland types based on coppice management experience renewed interest. Substantial research has demonstrated the potentials of coppice for biomass production and for nature conservation, and coppices are increasingly being suggested for urban situations. Yet, our understanding of the more social aspects of coppice woodlands in modern urban situations is limited. Against this background, this contribution classifies coppice management systems as a basis for identification of social aspects of coppices and their potential use in contemporary urban forestry. Based on this classification, the social perspectives and potential niches for urban coppices are discussed, while lines of research are suggested which will support the development of a thorough and up-to-date knowledge base, against which the social merits of urban coppice woodlands can be critically evaluated

Keywords

Children’s play; Public participation; Urban woodland design; Urban woodland management

Published in

Urban Forestry and Urban Greening
2008, Volume: 7, number: 2, pages: 129-138 Publisher: Elsevier

SLU Authors

• Busse Nielsen, Anders

  • Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

UKÄ Subject classification

Landscape Architecture


Publication identifier

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2008.02.005

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/18571