Green infrastructure and planning - GI for biodiversity and people

Advice Note

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, 2017
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Current

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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

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Advice Note

Abstract

Explains the concept of green and blue infrastructure (GI) as a natural solution to provide ecological, economic and social benefits covering the topics of: biodiversity, health and wellbeing, air pollution, water management and local distinctiveness. Also discusses the policy context showing how GI supports the regional development strategy.

History

Dated July 2017.

Subjects

  • Planning and development
  • Urban planning
  • Natural environment
  • Environmental planning/land
  • Public open spaces
  • Strategic planning
  • Sustainable development

Publisher History

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is one of nine Northern Ireland departments, which has responsibility for food, farming, environmental, fisheries, forestry and sustainability policy and the development of the rural sector in Northern Ireland. Previously known as the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland.

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