Use of ecological information in urban planning: Experiences from the Helsinki metropolitan area, Finland |
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Authors: | V Yli-Pelkonen J Niemelä |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 65, FIN-00014, Finland |
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Abstract: | This paper studies the use of ecological research information in urban planning focusing on Finland. Research questions addressed
the importance and challenges of incorporating ecological information into the planning process, and ways to promote the use
of ecological information. Fifteen key professionals from three representative development approval processes in the Helsinki
Metropolitan Area were interviewed. The interviewed planners and ecologists considered ecological information important for
identifying and preserving valuable urban nature and biodiversity, diminishing negative environmental impacts of construction
and for enabling nature-related experiences and services for urban residents. The identified challenges for the use of the
information included insufficiency, fragmented nature and lack of adequacy of information, as well as problems with the interpretation
and presentation of information. In order to provide more comprehensive ecological information from urbanizing areas in Finland;
there should be more coordinated efforts to produce research information that planners really need, ecologists should be more
active in the process in providing ecological insights for plans, a proper and simple biodiversity valuation method should
be developed, more research on the function on ecological corridors should be conducted, and biodiversity monitoring of implemented
planning projects should be developed. |
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Keywords: | Ecological information Finland Land use Urban planning |
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