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News Release from: Forestry Commission | Subject: Guidance on brownfield land regeneration
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 23 January 2008
Guidance on brownfield land regeneration
Forestry Commission publish another title in its series of publications of guidance and best practice advice on regenerating 'brownfield' land to provide public greenspace.
Entitled 'Information Note 91 - Greenspace Establishment on Brownfield Land: the site selection and investigation process', the document was written by Dr Kieron Doick and Tony Hutchings from the Environmental and Human Sciences Division of the Commission's Forest Research agency Written for site owners, foresters, planners, managers and consultants, it describes the investigation of brownfield land for potential redevelopment into greenspace, and gives step-by-step guidance on site selection and evaluation, risk management and reduction, and greenspace development from consultation to eventual site management
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 23 Jun 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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A key focus of the publication is attention to the overall sustainability of a site's regeneration, including inclusive accessible use, sustainable establishment of vegetation, and environmental protection and enhancement.
It explains that brownfield sites are exemplified by site variability, soil infertility and hazards, and that an important objective of site evaluation is to identify and quantify potential risks and liabilities, such as contamination, which might be present.
Examples of the opportunities to progress efficiently through site evaluation to greenspace establishment are presented.
The publication will be invaluable reading for anyone involved in the development, management or acquisition of brownfield land.
The Information Note can be downloaded free from the Forestry Commission's website.
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