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New Parks and Green Spaces Research Portal launched University of Sheffield, the Green Flag Award scheme and environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy. As well as hosting summaries of the latest research, the Portal helps users promote relevant events, highlight projects and offers a global directory.
A ground-breaking project that aims to improve parks across the globe has been launched. The Parks & Green Space Research Portal promotes collaboration and shared research between academics and parks professionals worldwide.
It enables users to exchange expertise and drive forward change on topics ranging from climate change, safety and biodiversity to history and culture, finance, and health and well-being. The Portal has been established by the University of Leeds,
Dr Anna Barker, Associate Professor in Criminal Justice and Criminology at Leeds’ School of Law said: “In the UK and abroad, public parks are much-loved and treasured communal areas, and have been particularly important during the pandemic. “The benefits of green spaces are numerous, and range from promoting health and wellbeing among users to being a vital resource for communities while providing wide-ranging environmental benefits.
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“The Portal is a great opportunity for academics to get our research out there and for us to connect with the professionals in the parks world.” Green Flag Awards Enquiry 1
Following the launch of the Grounds Management Association’s Hall of Fame, the association relaunches the GMA Awards (previously IOG Awards) with the ceremony taking place this November at The Vox, Birmingham.
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Dr Nicola Dempsey, Senior Lecturer in Landscape Planning and Management at the University of Sheffield is a partner on the project said: “Research going on in universities doesn’t always get seen and shared as well as it could.
Last year, the awards were on hold due to the Coronavirus pandemic, which gave GMA members and the industry the opportunity to focus on challenging maintenance diaries.
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In 2022, the GMA Awards hosts 19 categories to cover the broad spectrum of its members, including the Volunteer Sports Grounds Team/Individual of the Year Award, the Best Environmental and Sustainability Impact Award and the renowned Alex R
“Our new Portal will provide a space where people can share and learn as we navigate the challenges resulting from global warming, as well as other issues that are common to parks around the world. “It is a great addition to the resource and knowledge sharing initiatives we have developed during our tenure of the Green Flag Award programme. Sitting alongside our existing Resources Hub it will champion the impact that academic evidence-based research can have, to boost the value and recognition of parks and the people who care for them on the ground.”
Millar Award. With turf-care quickly growing its media presence and public interest, the GMA has also looked at ways to make the awards more accessible to those at all levels of grounds care or turf management, from grassroots to professional stadiums. Organisers of SALTEX are also looking for the best speakers in the grounds management industry to showcase their knowledge at the show, which will take place at the NEC, Birmingham on 2 and 3 November 2022. Learning LIVE, SALTEX’s all-encompassing education programme. Groundsman Management Association Enquiry 3
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Allison Ogden-Newton OBE, Chief Executive of Keep Britain Tidy, said: “The ability of our parks and green spaces to adapt to the changing climate is dependent on the knowledge and skills of those charged with managing them.
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“The aim of the Parks & Green Space Portal is to bring together global expertise, share ideas and research, and provide evidence and support for policymakers.”
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