Green belt must not be sacrificed to unplanned housing

The Ecologist
Feb 8, 2017, 10:43 am171 ptsTrending
The green belt is part of the critical green infrastructure that delivers multiple benefits for cities, writes Alister Scott. It provides space for recreation, biodiversity and farms supplying local food. It protects us from flooding and drought, improves air quality and mitigates the urban heat island effect.…

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