Finding a place to hike or picnic in Scotland's cities just got easier with the introduction of what is thought to be the world's first comprehensive, interactive online map ofurban green space -- 429 square miles in all.
The interactive map, prepared by the charitable organization Greenspace Scotlandwith government support, allows anyone with access to a computer to search for green space using place names or postcodes, or just by scrolling around, the BBCreported today, noting the environmental as well as recreational benefits:
The tool may also help councils develop planning and environmental policy. Those who produced the map said it would provide a baseline for future updates, allowing them to track changes in the amount and type of green space in Scotland's towns and cities.
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