Water,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(17), P. 3031 - 3031
Published: Aug. 23, 2023
Ecotourism
in
Saudi
Arabia
(KSA)
is
gaining
significant
attention
due
to
the
country’s
diverse
natural
landscapes,
rich
biodiversity,
and
efforts
preserve
display
its
environmental
treasures.
This
study
presents
a
comprehensive
assessment
of
urban
green
space
(UGS)
suitability
Taif
region
using
geographic
information
system
(GIS)
combined
with
multiple-criteria
decision-analysis-based
analytic
hierarchy
process
(AHP).
The
integration
various
morphologic,
topographic,
climatic,
land
use/land
change
(LULC)
maps
provided
robust
framework
for
evaluating
UGSs.
In
this
study,
ten
criteria
were
used
elaborate
on
UGS
suitability.
results
indicate
that
distance
water,
road,
rainfall,
LULC
most
influential
determining
Distance
road
emerged
as
criterion,
emphasizing
importance
accessibility
visibility
attracting
public
spaces.
demonstrated
fair
development
across
56.4%
total
area.
However,
large
areas
barren
central
northeastern
parts
rendered
unsuitable
development,
while
southwestern
part
showed
higher
percentages
good
excellent
highlights
considering
awareness
aspects
planning,
it
serves
visual
reminder
value
nature
settings.
obtained
by
research
may
help
managers
decision
makers
future
planning
GI
region.
Urban forestry & urban greening,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
69, P. 127493 - 127493
Published: Feb. 4, 2022
The
outbreak
of
the
COVID-19
pandemic
emerged
as
a
global
public
health
threat.
In
this
crisis
period,
urban
parks
provided
multiple
ecosystem
services
and
direct/indirect
benefits
to
mental
physical
health.
However,
use
patterns,
attitudes,
perceptions
park
visitors
remained
unexplored
in
Saudi
cities.
This
study
aimed
find
out
people
regarding
during
pandemic,
findings
were
compared
with
non-pandemic
periods.
Two
(Al
Masarah
Garden
Al
Jamaa
Garden)
Jeddah
megacity
(Saudi
Arabia)
assessed,
215
respondents
surveyed
fulfil
objectives
study.
applied
questionnaire
survey
field
observations
understand
impact
on
visitors.
Non-parametric
tests
(Kruskal–Wallis
Mann–Whitney
tests)
performed
sociodemographic
factors
(such
age,
gender,
education).
From
results,
it
was
found
that
had
substantial
use,
comparison
number
decreased
but
crucial
people's
well-being.
may
help
importance
green
spaces
implement
measures
enhance
quality
quantity
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(21), P. 14227 - 14227
Published: Oct. 31, 2022
A
growing
number
of
articles
have
identified
and
reported
the
benefits
importance
urban
green
spaces
for
improving
human
well-being,
but
there
is
a
significant
knowledge
gap
regarding
impact
on
subjective
well-being
older
adults.
The
literature
search
(August
2015-August
2022)
was
derived
from
two
major
scientific
databases,
Google
Scholar,
Web
Science.
As
result,
2558
were
found,
1527
which
retrieved
WOS
rest
Scholar.
Bibliometric
methods
VOSviewer
software
used
to
screen
organize
in
relevant
fields.
Finally,
65
met
review
criteria.
included
studies
aim
capture
various
features
meeting
or
enhancing
needs
results
our
further
support
existence
strong
link
between
adults'
spaces,
providing
new
insights
future
in-depth
reexamination
policy
development.
Furthermore,
relationship
depends
not
only
themselves
also
characteristics
adult
population
that
uses
them.
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
148, P. 110034 - 110034
Published: Feb. 21, 2023
Cities
experience
the
most
intensive
level
of
human
activity.
As
a
result,
more
than
60
%
global
CO2
emissions
come
from
urban
areas.
Urban
green
space
has
dual
ecological
benefits
increasing
carbon
sinks
and
reducing
emissions.
Creating
is
essential
to
promoting
development
low-carbon
cycle
in
city.
Therefore,
exploring
quantitative
structure
spatial
pattern
optimization
perspective
balance
can
effectively
improve
total
sink
Based
on
theory,
this
paper
first
evaluates
offsetting
capability
(COC)
Beijing
2020.
Then,
predicted,
COC
improvement
targets
are
established,
quantity
standard
calculated
under
these
2035.
A
multi-objective
programming
model
(MOP)
constructed
derive
optimal
solution
determine
amount
needed
meet
constraints
planning
maximize
sink.
circuit
used
identify
priority
distribution
area
2035,
Patch-generating
Land
Use
Simulation
(PLUS)
simulate
results.
The
results
show
that:
(1)
caused
by
activities
2020
totaled
about
240.12
million
tons,
net
absorption
was
8.99
3.74
%;
(2)
Beijing's
will
be
265.40
tons.
Under
5
%,
10
15
20
25
gradients,
demand
for
12,204.80
km2,
12,763.80
13,353.85
13,943.90
14,533.96
respectively;
(3)
Multi-Objective
Programming
that
2035
4.19
13,012.24
km2;
(4)
In
characterized
network
circular
radiation.
optimized
4.37
13,577.86
which
largely
consistent
with
MOP
model's
predicted
result.
This
study
provide
theoretical
methodological
support
planning,
expand
nature-based
solutions
cities.
Urban forestry & urban greening,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
86, P. 128042 - 128042
Published: July 29, 2023
Urban
green
space
is
believed
to
contribute
residents'
happiness
but
forming
a
holistic
overview
of
this
relationship
based
on
regional
studies
challenging.
This
review
aims
synthesise
the
current
evidence
urban
space-happiness
relationship.
A
systematic
literature
search
was
conducted
Web
Science
and
Scopus
between
2013
2023.
physical
or
subjective
measure
served
as
main
inclusion
criteria.
The
criteria
for
were
met
by
total
57
studies,
which
received
meticulous
narrative
synthesis.
featured
articles
from
21
countries.
way
describe
varied
greatly
among
studies.
synthesis
reported
seven
measures
six
associated
with
happiness.
Results
revealed
improvement
in
has
possibility
elevate
people's
However,
strength
these
associations
depending
measures,
socio-demographic
variables,
socio-economic
factors,
particularly
global
south.
contextual
nuances
observed
throughout
review.
highlights
importance
considering
comprehensive
impact
calls
further
research
scale
design
inclusive
spaces.
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(2), P. 917 - 927
Published: Feb. 17, 2024
Urbanization
has
become
an
irreversible
global
phenomenon,
with
a
majority
of
the
world's
population
residing
in
cities.
As
urban
areas
expand,
significance
incorporating
green
spaces
into
these
landscapes
is
paramount
for
environmental
health.
This
study
provides
concise
overview
review
that
explores
multifaceted
impact
on
sustainability,
well-being,
and
ecological
balance.
Urban
play
crucial
role
biodiversity
preservation,
acting
as
vital
habitats
diverse
plant
animal
species.
These
contribute
to
maintenance
ecosystems,
fostering
balance
densely
populated
areas.
The
presence
varied
flora
fauna
supports
health
by
enhancing
promoting
more
sustainable
environment.
One
significant
contributions
their
improving
air
quality.
Through
natural
process
photosynthesis,
plants
absorb
pollutants
release
oxygen,
serving
effective
filtration
system.
Trees,
particular,
act
purifiers,
reducing
concentration
airborne
particles
pollutants.
contributes
enhanced
quality,
mitigating
adverse
effects
pollution
also
pivotal
temperature
regulation,
combating
phenomenon
heat
islands.
By
providing
shade
surface
temperatures,
greenery
helps
create
cooler
comfortable
living
regulation
not
only
well-being
residents
but
addresses
challenges
posed
rising
temperatures
Beyond
considerations,
access
profound
mental
physical
dwellers.
serve
outlets
recreation,
exercise,
relaxation,
contributing
stress
reduction
improved
Additionally,
hubs
social
interaction
community
engagement,
sense
belonging
strengthening
cohesion.
In
conclusion,
this
emphasizes
through
quality
improvement,
overall
well-being.
Recognizing
benefits
guiding
development
practices
worldwide.
