Urban forests, trees and other green spaces are thought to contribute significantly to certain
psychophysical and social needs of urban dwellers. Recent studies on citizens' perceptions
and behaviour toward urban green areas have shown the complexity and the
multidimensional character of the man-nature relationship in the city; inhabitants' use of
green spaces appears to be motivated by the need for psychological health with relevant
social implications. In this paper, we describe two empirical studies that have been …