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Greener growing: assessing the influence of gardening practices on the ecological viability of community gardens in South East Queensland, Australia
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posted on 2023-05-19, 16:56 authored by Guitart, DA, Jason ByrneJason Byrne, Pickering, CMWhile claims about the environmental benefits of community gardens abound, few researchers have systematically assessed the ecological integrity of gardening practices. This study investigated gardening practices in 50 community gardens in Brisbane and Gold Coast cities, Australia. The study aimed to better understand how gardening practices might affect the ecological viability of community gardens. Factors investigated included: garden bio-physical characteristics, operators’ motivations, gardeners’ socio-demographic backgrounds, garden facilities and types of plants grown. Two broad types of gardens were identified: permaculture (21 gardens) and non-permaculture (29 gardens). Permaculture gardens used lower-impact gardening practices. Findings have policy implications for environmental planning and management.
History
Publication title
Journal of Environmental Planning and ManagementVolume
58Pagination
189-212ISSN
0964-0568Department/School
School of Geography, Planning and Spatial SciencesPublisher
RoutledgePlace of publication
United KingdomRights statement
Copyright 2013 University of Newcastle upon TyneRepository Status
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