Open spaces

< Local Sustainability Ideas Bank, < All Topics, < Environmental well-being "'To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment .' Jane Austen"

Action Ideas

 * Conservation
 * Reclaiming open space projects
 * Angling and open space projects
 * River Projects
 * Footpaths projects
 * Clean up days

Why it matters
(article needed) see also Seasonal UK

International links

 * Project for Public Spaces

UK links

 * Common Ground
 * England in particular Website from Common Ground, a kind of evolving celebration of local distinctiveness
 * Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens
 * Green Space Online
 * Countryside Access Countryside Agency website with information on what to do and where to go. Site includes a countryside calendar section
 * Green Flag Award - site includes information (under 'Other scehemes') on the Green Pennant Award for green spaces run by voluntary and community groups