A new report has found 63% of Northern Ireland's population are missing out on greenspace.
The research by NI Environment Link and the National Trust, also highlights how just 3.5% of publicly accessible green space is found within the development limit of our towns and cities.
Dr Lizzy Pinkerton from NI Environment Link helped co-ordinate the work and said: "With so many proven benefits of our urban green spaces it begs the question of why we are not focusing more time and funding into making these higher quality places that locals and tourists alike will want to visit. This study aims to challenge our current way of looking after these important assets and create a joined-up approach to their creation, management and use.
Participants from across sectors want to increase the benefits local people get from green spaces in our towns and cities. In some places this will mean more green spaces, or linking existing parks, for others it will be about increasing the tree cover, more wildflower meadows or helping areas to be more flood resilient.
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