ArticleJournal of forestry research2023
Evidence-based guidelines for greener, healthier, more resilient neighbourhoods: Introducing the 3-30-300 rule.
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- The mortality impacts of implementing the 3-30-300 greenness rule and the WHO air quality guidelines in Bari, Southern Italy.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Assessing European cities with the 3-30-300 rule underscores the need for enhanced urban greening efforts.Nature communications · 2026Article
- Asymmetric global urban cooling potential demands accelerated and context-specific actions.Nature communications · 2026Article
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- Outdoor recreation's association with mental health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.PloS one · 2025Article
- Monitoring temporal changes in large urban street trees using remote sensing and deep learning.PloS one · 2025Article
- The mortality impacts of greening Italy.Nature communications · 2024Article
- Acute canopy deficits in global cities exposed by the 3-30-300 benchmark for urban nature.Nature communications · 2024Article
- Where is the heat threat in a city? Different perspectives on people-oriented and remote sensing methods: The case of Prague.Heliyon · 2024Article
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Abstract
The important contributions of urban trees and green spaces to for example, climate moderation and public health have been recognized. This paper discusses guidelines and norms that promote the benefits of viewing green, living amongst green, and having easy access to green spaces for recreational use. Having trees and other vegetation in sight from one's home, place of work, or school has important mental health and performance benefits. Local tree canopy cover is positively associated with cooling and other aspects of climate moderation. With public green spaces in proximity to one's home stimulates regular use of these areas and results in positive impacts on mental, physical, and social health. After analyzing existing guidelines and rules for urban green space planning and provision, a new, comprehensive guideline is presented, known as the '3-30-300 rule' for urban forestry. This guideline aims to provide equitable access to trees and green spaces and their benefits by setting the thresholds of having at least 3 well-established trees in view from every home, school, and place of work, no less than a 30% tree canopy in every neighbourhood; and no more than 300 m to the nearest public green space from every residence. Current implementation of this new guideline is discussed, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of using this evidence-based but also clear and simple rules.
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