An evaluation of urban park spaces in the city of Olsztyn Cover Image

Ocena obiektów parkowych na przykładzie Olsztyna
An evaluation of urban park spaces in the city of Olsztyn

Author(s): Magdalena Nowak-Rząsa
Subject(s): Environmental Geography, Applied Geography
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Warmińsko-Mazurskiego w Olsztynie
Keywords: open spaces;green areas;public parks;

Summary/Abstract: An attempt to evaluate urban park spaces in the city of Olsztyn (NE Poland) was made in the present study. The evaluation criteria were as follows: validity of inventory data, vegetation cover condition, functions of the park spaces, ecological and environmental values of park vegetation. It was found that 7 out of 12 analyzed parks need modernization and changes in management strategies so as to optimize their usefulness.

  • Issue Year: 10/2011
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 69-81
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish