TY  - JOUR
A1  - Martens, Dörte
T1  - Well-being and acceptance - contradictory aims in forest management?
JF  - Eco.mont : journal on protected mountain areas research
N2  - Urban forests fulfil various functions, among them the restoration process and aesthetical needs of urban residents. This article reflects the attitudes towards different managed forests on the one hand and their influence on psychological well-being on the other. Results of empirical approaches from both fields show some inconsistency, suggesting that people have a more positive attitude towards wild forest areas, while the effect on well-being is more positive after a walk in tended forest areas. A discussion follows on the link between perception and the effect of urban forests. An outlook on necessary research reveals the need for longitudinal research. The article concludes by showing management implications.
KW  - urban forest
KW  - management
KW  - well-being
KW  - attitude
KW  - wilderness
Y1  - 2011
SN  - 2073-106X
VL  - 3
IS  - 2
SP  - 63
EP  - 65
PB  - Austrian Academy of Sciences Press
CY  - Wien
ER  -