A Framework for Planning Green Spaces in Rural South Africa

Elizelle Juaneé Cilliers

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A Framework for Planning Green Spaces in Rural South Africa

Elizelle Juaneé Cilliers

Published in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (Volume 4, Issue 4-1)

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Abstract

The importance of planning for green spaces is well captured in literature, focusing on the direct and indirect benefits which such spaces provides to various beneficiaries, from local authorities to local communities. However, the planning and implementation of such spaces, especially in a rural context, is complex. The value of spaces is perceived differently by different stakeholders, and this is also true for the rural environments, characterized with unique challenges and needs. This paper captures the value of green spaces and relates it to specific rural considerations, in order to state the value that green spaces can provide to rural areas and communities. The Vaalharts case study is used to explain current realities and best practice options and the paper concludes with a framework for the planning of green spaces in rural South Africa, including all aspects and design elements that should be considered in the planning and provision of green spaces.

Published in	Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (Volume 4, Issue 4-1) This article belongs to the Special Issue Planning for Sustainable Communities: Green-Spaces in Rural Areas
DOI	10.11648/j.aff.s.2015040401.20
Page(s)	80-86
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Green spaces, rural areas, framework, Vaalharts rural area

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