There are many blogs focusing on the urban environment, more than a few focusing on the big picture, but there are few interested in either the impact of parks and recreation or of the urban forest. The interest is based on 30 plus years of research and observation. Brought to this is are ongoing publishing efforts focusing on planning, impact, benefits, and futures. At points discussions will be made linking the past to the future.
Definitions are important in any discussion and while they may not always be apparent, or worse, taken for granted, they should not be. Future discussions will focus on various definitions, impacts upon us as users and viewers.
In a sense, this site will be a journal for my readings, musings and research. Some of your feedback will be important. It will cause me to think in in directions I may not have intended. The site is not intended as a source of controversy. However, controversy, is typically designed from the perspective of the beholder and not of the writer.
So by now you may ask yourself, what is this all about and who is listening and writing? There are no easy answers and like many blogs this site will focus on multiple issues. Bear with me and share alike.
