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Johannesburg is often referred to as one of the world's greatest urban forests. It is home to around 10 million trees, mostly in private gardens, which bring many benefits to the city's residents.
urban forest in the middle of the city featuring wetlands and sloped green roofs that guide excess rainfall into retention ponds. Once completed, several new pedestrian paths were created along nearby streets. Global climate events are prompting municipalities to better use the opportunities that public open space gives to expand green infrastructure, protect and strengthen ecosystems and diversity and provide ways for people to immerse themselves in nature. Interested to know more? See these links: CitiesWithNature: www.citieswithnature.org Biophilic Cities: www.biophiliccities.org Terrapin Bright Green: www.terrapinbrightgreen.com
Our 6.5 billion-person planet will support an extra 2 billion urban dwellers within 21 years. Half of which will join our urban poor.
Rhodes Park in Kensington, Johannesburg, is popular with locals who visit for leisurely walks with their dogs.
JHB City Parks and Zoo
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