Leioako Campuseko eremu berdeakzer ematen digute?

Abstract

Several studies recognize the importance of green spaces in urban design, highlighting the connections between the planet and human health. Green spaces provide essential benefits for life: ecosystem services. The aim of this study is to analyze the green areas of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), specifically in the Leioa Campus, to identify the main characteristics that determine their greater use and enjoyment, to evaluate the perception of the well-being they provide to users and to propose improvement actions to increase ecosystem services in these areas. To this end, a survey was carried out to measure the attitudes, opinions and assessments of those who work and study at the UPV/EHU. The results indicate that the most visited areas of the Campus are the green areas around the library building and the area that provides the most well-being are the green areas in which trees predominate over other plant elements. These areas are mainly used for relaxation and the main reason is their proximity. In addition, most of them think that green areas influence their lifestyle, their academic performance and their well-being. Regarding green areas outside the university environment and perceived well-being, the type of area most used to feel good in their free time, relax or disconnect from their worries is the one corresponding to the forest area. We could say, therefore, as a conclusion, that green areas are of great social importance, but especially those with trees. Therefore, it would be necessary to plant more trees on the Campus to obtain more benefits, especially native species to also increase biodiversity.