Promoting the natural greenstructure of towns and cities: English nature's accessible natural greenspace standards model

A study of English Nature's Accessible Natural Greenspace Standards model investigated whether such a model is needed; barriers and limitations to its adoption; and means of implementation. It was concluded that English Nature should improve communication with local authorities, and that greenspace planners and managers need effective decision-support in implementing the model. Also many of the difficulties associated with the model arise from its attempt to combine two very different perspectives: that of nature conservation and that of greenspace users.