Insights from i-Tree Eco-efficiency Assessment Management of Urban Trees in Oxford, UK
刊名 Journal of Landscape Research
作者 YANG Xin1, LI Bowen1, LI Sha2*
作者单位 1. School of Architecture and Art, North China University of Technology, Beijing 100144, China; 2. School of Architecture & Design, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221000, China
DOI 10.16785/j.issn 1943-989x.2024.4.001
年份 2024
刊期 4
页码 1-4,12
关键词 Oxford, Urban tree management, i-Tree eco-efficiency assessment, Insight, Reference
摘要 In the era of stock development following the acceleration of urbanization, the revitalization
of urban green space has assumed an increasingly significant role. Consequently, the management of urban
trees has emerged as a critical focus of urban governance, contributing to the enhancement of livability
in human settlements. This study offers a comprehensive analysis of the urban tree management system
in Oxford, UK, identifying that its primary objective is to optimize and maintain a harmonious balance
between human activities and the natural environment through the implementation of high-quality planting
practices. The system emphasizes enhanced management practices and establishes a robust framework for
the development of targeted policies and management regulations, utilizing i-Tree eco-efficiency assessment
and real-time feedback mechanisms. China’s urban tree management is in its nascent stages, and there is an
urgent need for the development of urban green space. By adopting the refined management assessment
methodologies employed for urban trees in Oxford, UK, it is possible to enhance the ecological value of
urban trees, which represent a significant green resource within cities, and contribute to the creation of
more livable urban spaces.