Perceptions of cultural ecosystem services of tree-based green infrastructure: A focus group participatory mapping in Zagreb, Croatia

Urban green infrastructure provides city dwellers numerous benefits. Among them, cultural ecosystem services (CES) are distinguished by being easily perceived and essential for people their well-being. However, not all CES equally easy to perceive, resulting with some of the categories weakly explored. Research on also rarely considers elements urban other than parks forests. Therefore, there is a lack research different components infrastructure, especially tree-based, in relation CES. This paper presents results focus group participatory mapping implemented citizens districts Zagreb perception five selected various types infrastructure. Our show that participants 13 tree-based as providers We distinguish patterns connection Tree lines aesthetical experiences. Furthermore, forests park place attachment recreational activities, while versatile provide explored Other emerged important were greenways, greenery around residential buildings educational institutions, which provokes rethinking careful planning entire repertoire • Perception UGI was quantified Zagreb. Patterns from can be clearly distinguished. Focus an effective tool research.