Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Series
Information Note
Abstract
Explains how communities and those who serve them can use land and water in a way which works with nature to sustain the benefits nature provides. Suggests some practical steps to make the most of green infrastructure and provides links to further information and examples.
History
Related to the following: Applying an ecosystems approach to land use - an information note (Scottish Government, 2011).
ISBN
9781782560340
Subjects
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Strategic planning
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Public open spaces
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Planning and development
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Urban planning
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Sustainable development
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Natural environment
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Environmental planning/land
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Trees
Publisher History
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. Previously known as the Scottish Executive.
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