Donis, J., 2003, Designation a greenbelt around the city of Riga, Latvia, in: Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, ,
- Author : Donis, J.
- Year : 2003
- Journal/Series : Urban Forestry & Urban Greening
- Pages : 31-39
- Contents in English : Lavian legislation demands that forest protection belts are established around all cities and towns. The main goal of protection belts is to provide suitable opportunities for recreation to urban dwellers and to minimize any negative impact caused by urban areas on the surrounding environment. The largest part of the forest area around Riga is owned by the municipality of Riga, which has two competing interests: to satisfy the recreational needs of the inhabitants of Riga, and to maximize the income from its property. Main objective of the study presented here has been to obtain background information in preparation for further discussions with local municipalities.
- Comments/Notes : KEYWORDS: urban forestry, green belts, recreational value, GIS, zoning