Evaluation of green space systems in small towns of Kyiv region

We analysed the current state of greening of small towns in the Kyiv region; small towns constitute 80% of all towns and cities in the region. A difference is shown to exist between the classification of green plantings that is used in Ukraine and the world-wide approach of green infrastructure. Thi...

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Main Authors: Yukhnovskyi Vasyl Yu., Zibtseva Olha V., Debryniuk Iurii M.
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Language:English
Published: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń 2021-09-01
Series:Bulletin of Geography. Socio-Economic Series
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/bog-2021-0019
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Zibtseva Olha V.
Debryniuk Iurii M.
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description We analysed the current state of greening of small towns in the Kyiv region; small towns constitute 80% of all towns and cities in the region. A difference is shown to exist between the classification of green plantings that is used in Ukraine and the world-wide approach of green infrastructure. This makes it incorrect to compare the indicators of landscaping of towns in Ukraine against those of other countries. Based on the data of Master Plans of towns, the generally accepted indicators of landscaping of urban areas were calculated: provision of greenery per capita and level of landscaping. These indicators of landscaping for small towns were analysed according to different approaches. It is found that, according to the traditional calculation, the provision of green plantations exceeds 300 m2 per capita for only 5% of small towns of the region, but for 70% according to the approach of green infrastructure. The provision of green areas for public use meets the established state standards (8–11 m2 per capita) for only 35% of small towns in the region. Small towns are grouped into four clusters according to the similarity of landscaping indicators, where only the difference in the availability of green plantings of public use was unreliable among the clusters.
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spelling doaj-art-5c4e1b34dfb04b1fbdf9308cc0e56ab42025-08-20T02:53:16ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńBulletin of Geography. Socio-Economic Series2083-82982021-09-01535371610.2478/bog-2021-0019Evaluation of green space systems in small towns of Kyiv regionYukhnovskyi Vasyl Yu.0Zibtseva Olha V.1Debryniuk Iurii M.2National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Education and Research Institute of Forestry and Landscape-Park Management, Department of Forest Restoration and Meliorations, Kyiv, UkraineNational University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Education and Research Institute of Forestry and Landscape-Park Management, Department of Landscape Architecture and Phytodesign, Kyiv, UkraineUkrainian National Forestry University, Department of Forest Plantations and Forest Selection, Lviv, UkraineWe analysed the current state of greening of small towns in the Kyiv region; small towns constitute 80% of all towns and cities in the region. A difference is shown to exist between the classification of green plantings that is used in Ukraine and the world-wide approach of green infrastructure. This makes it incorrect to compare the indicators of landscaping of towns in Ukraine against those of other countries. Based on the data of Master Plans of towns, the generally accepted indicators of landscaping of urban areas were calculated: provision of greenery per capita and level of landscaping. These indicators of landscaping for small towns were analysed according to different approaches. It is found that, according to the traditional calculation, the provision of green plantations exceeds 300 m2 per capita for only 5% of small towns of the region, but for 70% according to the approach of green infrastructure. The provision of green areas for public use meets the established state standards (8–11 m2 per capita) for only 35% of small towns in the region. Small towns are grouped into four clusters according to the similarity of landscaping indicators, where only the difference in the availability of green plantings of public use was unreliable among the clusters.https://doi.org/10.2478/bog-2021-0019ecological balanced developmentgreen infrastructuregreen plantingsgreen plantings for public uselevel of landscaping
spellingShingle Yukhnovskyi Vasyl Yu.
Zibtseva Olha V.
Debryniuk Iurii M.
Evaluation of green space systems in small towns of Kyiv region
Bulletin of Geography. Socio-Economic Series
ecological balanced development
green infrastructure
green plantings
green plantings for public use
level of landscaping
title Evaluation of green space systems in small towns of Kyiv region
title_full Evaluation of green space systems in small towns of Kyiv region
title_fullStr Evaluation of green space systems in small towns of Kyiv region
title_full_unstemmed Evaluation of green space systems in small towns of Kyiv region
title_short Evaluation of green space systems in small towns of Kyiv region
title_sort evaluation of green space systems in small towns of kyiv region
topic ecological balanced development
green infrastructure
green plantings
green plantings for public use
level of landscaping
url https://doi.org/10.2478/bog-2021-0019
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