Greenways are linear wildlife corridors that provide linkages between habitats, and can form habitats in their own right. In this section, we explore how to maximise the ecological function of woodland and wetland greenways.
- Greenways are linear wildlife corridors which can provide linkages between greenspaces and larger areas of habitat
- They can be either woodland or wetland, based on existing landscape features or designed as new functional elements
- Woodland greenways can incorporate pedestrian and cycle routes but must adhere to urban design principles in order to address safety issues
- Wetland greenways can be designed as SUDS in order to provide ecological services
- Buffer strips associated with SUDS can be integrated with linear greenspaces in order to maximise their habitat potential
- SUDS require management in order to maximise their habitat potential
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