NBS BENEFIT #80: HEALING FORESTS

Indigenous peoples of Canada have known the value of nature for thousands of years. The forests provide food, fuel, building materials, shelter, protection, medicine, cultural value, spiritual connection, and so much more. When European settlers began arriving in Canada in the late 15th century, they forcefully imposed their way of life on Indigenous peoples; this …

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NBS BENEFIT #11: INCREASED PROPERTY VALUE

Green spaces in cities provide many social, environmental, and economic benefits. Assigning monetary value to green assets helps city managers and policy makers to understand the importance of green areas and determine the allocation of resources to greening city spaces. Green infrastructure is a necessity that can no longer be viewed as merely an accessory. …

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NBS BENEFIT #10: GROUNDWATER RECHARGE

Ground subsidence is the vertical settling of the ground due to soil compaction and underground voids collapse. These collapses occur when underground water aquifers are pumped at a rate faster than they are recharged. Groundwater is a major source for drinking water and irrigation where surface water is scarce. Over pumping is depleting many aquifers …

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NBS BENEFIT #9: NOISE POLLUTION REDUCTION

City noise can be excessive and comprise numerous sources, such as engines, horns, construction, traffic, loud music, and machinery. The World Health Organization recommends that noise levels should not exceed 55 decibels (dB). In Europe, more than 30% of the population live in places where the sound exceeds the safe limit. Noise pollution can cause …

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