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Titilope Funmbi Onaolapo, Postdoctoral fellow, University of Pretoria

Parks versus people? Challenges facing the South African capital's greening efforts

Green spaces provide benefits for people and nature. Photo by Ida Breed, GRIP Research team

Urban green spaces have recently been getting more research attention because of the benefits they offer.

Gardens, parks, reserves and trees have been linked to cultural, spiritual and alternative medical solutions. Natural or semi-natural land areas can also deliver ecosystem services like food, storm water management and climate control. Cities can plan and manage these for maximum benefit.

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