Welcome to the Green Flag Award The international mark of quality
Birkenhead Park, The Wirral, UK Green Flag Award winner since 2007 Š Anthony Bega
What is the Green Flag Award? The Green Flag AwardÂŽ is a non-profit international accreditation scheme that recognises and rewards well managed parks and green spaces. Originating in England in 1996, today the Green Flag Award proudly flies above more than 2,000 places in over 15 countries around the world.
Parks are judged against eight key criteria: A Welcoming Place Healthy, Safe and Secure Well Maintained and Clean
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Wellington Botanic Garden, New Zealand Green Flag Award winner since 2018
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Video: Award Criteria
What is the recognised standard? The full standard is explained in the Green Flag Award guidance manual. Titled Raising the Standard - this comprehensive guide has been developed over 20 years in consultation with green space professionals, industry experts and park users.
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