Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Series
Research Note
Abstract
Draws together scientific evidence to outline the causes of urban heat islands, the role of trees and wider green infrastructure in combating the phenomenon, and the effects of urban heat islands on health.
Author
Doick, K. and Hutchings, T.
History
Produced by Forest Research, an agency of the Forestry Commission.
ISBN
9780855388782
Subjects
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Environmental planning/land
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Public open spaces
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Strategic planning
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Sustainable development
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Natural environment
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Planning and development
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Urban planning
Publisher History
The Forestry Commission publishes a wide range of information in support of sustainable forest management in Britain. The information they produce is: Crown Copyright, courtesy Forestry Commission, licensed under the Open Government Licence.
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