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Cities Gone Wild: Urban Rewilding in Disadvantaged England

Phillips, Ophélie LU (2022) In Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science MESM02 20221
LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies)
Abstract
England is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. Rewilding creates ‘benefits for both ecosystems and societies’ (Perino et al., 2019). Disadvantaged communities are often those who would benefit most yet are continually side-lined for their more privileged counterparts. Through a literature review and three interviews with experts related to each research question, focus is placed on not only how rewilding projects could aid these communities but also how communities can contribute to rewilding. Rewilding can improve health and societal cohesiveness, while protecting the environment and tackling climate change (Holland, 2021). Active citizenship is necessary for long-term success, yet a key barrier remains to ensure the... (More)
England is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. Rewilding creates ‘benefits for both ecosystems and societies’ (Perino et al., 2019). Disadvantaged communities are often those who would benefit most yet are continually side-lined for their more privileged counterparts. Through a literature review and three interviews with experts related to each research question, focus is placed on not only how rewilding projects could aid these communities but also how communities can contribute to rewilding. Rewilding can improve health and societal cohesiveness, while protecting the environment and tackling climate change (Holland, 2021). Active citizenship is necessary for long-term success, yet a key barrier remains to ensure the space is inclusive to all, regardless of age, disability, or ethnicity. Rewilding can transform environments and communities at low cost. As projects are context-specific, however, a wide range of stakeholders – including the community – need to be involved throughout for it to be successful. (Less)
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author
Phillips, Ophélie LU
supervisor
organization
alternative title
Analysing the Impact of Urban Rewilding for Disadvantaged Communities in England and their Potential to Create Sustainable Green Spaces for All
course
MESM02 20221
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
urban rewilding, disadvantaged groups, community engagement, urban green space, accessibility, barriers, sustainability science
publication/series
Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science
report number
2022:010
language
English
id
9081836
date added to LUP
2022-06-01 10:59:11
date last changed
2022-06-02 10:51:19
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  abstract     = {{England is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. Rewilding creates ‘benefits for both ecosystems and societies’ (Perino et al., 2019). Disadvantaged communities are often those who would benefit most yet are continually side-lined for their more privileged counterparts. Through a literature review and three interviews with experts related to each research question, focus is placed on not only how rewilding projects could aid these communities but also how communities can contribute to rewilding. Rewilding can improve health and societal cohesiveness, while protecting the environment and tackling climate change (Holland, 2021). Active citizenship is necessary for long-term success, yet a key barrier remains to ensure the space is inclusive to all, regardless of age, disability, or ethnicity. Rewilding can transform environments and communities at low cost. As projects are context-specific, however, a wide range of stakeholders – including the community – need to be involved throughout for it to be successful.}},
  author       = {{Phillips, Ophélie}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  series       = {{Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science}},
  title        = {{Cities Gone Wild: Urban Rewilding in Disadvantaged England}},
  year         = {{2022}},
}