Green infrastructure

Green infrastructure is the network of natural places and systems in, around and beyond urban areas. It includes trees, parks, gardens, allotments, cemeteries, woodlands, green corridors, rivers and wetlands.

With good planning and design, these green assets can help cities to cope with some of the extreme effects of climate change.

The benefits of a green infrastructure network include making places more attractive, healthier, and economically competitive.

Local authorities can improve the green infrastructure network by putting green assets at the heart of urban design and management.

More about green infrastructure

Green infrastructure advice

Browse our advice about green infrastructure planning and management.

Green infrastructure examples

Examples of good practice in green infrastructure.

Green infrastructure leadership

Local authorities have a crucial role in improving the green infrastructure network.

Green infrastructure policy

Planning policy and guidance can be used to embed green infrastructure in regional spatial strategies and local development frameworks.

Green infrastructure benefits

Improving green infrastructure within urban areas is a way of getting more out our green spaces, making them hugely efficient and valuable assets and bringing many benefits to residents.