Designated as a protected area (PA) in 1979, the Morne Seychellois National Park (MSNP)
hosts one of the three Ramsar sites in Seychelles–the Mare Aux Cochon (MAC). The park …

Urban parks stand as vital recreational refuges for urban inhabitants. In the face of the
growing phenomenon of park crowding, a marked knowledge gap persists regarding its …

Urban green spaces are essential elements of cities that play an important role in urban
sustainability and human health. This study analyzed the users' preferences and …

Soundscape perception is increasingly recognized as an important part of landscape
preference and environmental experience. However, few studies have juxtaposed visual …

Urban green space (UGS) provides a range of services to visitors and is particularly
important for recreation and well-being. There are a number of approaches to research …

The accessibility and utilization of Urban Green Spaces (UGSs) play a crucial role in
enhancing the health benefits and overall quality of life for urban residents. However, it is …

The literature identifies an important research gap regarding the variability in people's needs
and preferences for Urban Green Space (UGS) depending on sociodemographic and …

Effective residence planning is crucial to encourage sustainable housing development.
Residents in densely populated cities inevitably have negative residential experiences …

Abstract Public Green Open Space (PGOS) is widely known to provide many benefits for the
well-being of urban community, especially the socially vulnerable. Achieving equitable …

Lands and waters administered by governing entities for public use (ie,“public lands”) are
subject to changing social and ecological conditions (eg, overcrowding, drought). Public …