Urban Green Spaces and Ecological Health Benefits
Abstract
Urban green spaces are natural or semi-natural areas within cities, including parks, gardens, urban forests, green corridors, wetlands and recreational landscapes. These spaces play a vital role in enhancing environmental quality, supporting biodiversity and improving human health and well-being. Urban green spaces provide numerous ecological benefits such as air purification, climate regulation, carbon sequestration, stormwater management and habitat provision for wildlife. As urbanization continues to expand globally, the preservation and development of green infrastructure have become increasingly important for promoting sustainable cities and ecological resilience.