Social Equity Considerations for Cities’ Decision Making Related to Inner, Nearby, and Faraway Forests
- Introduction
- Cities4Forests – Commitment to Social Equity
- Outline
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Part 1: Key Social Equity Concepts and Background
Social Equity Concepts - Processes to Enhance Social Equity
- Social Impacts of Equitable Policies and Programs
- Other Benefits and Considerations for a Social Equity Approach
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Part 2: Overarching Social Equity Consideration
Policy Commitments for Social Equity - Use of Socioeconomic Information
- Stakeholder Identification
- Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement
- Equal Employment Opportunities
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Part 3: Social Equity Considerations for Each Forest Level
Equity in Spatial Distribution of Inner Forests - Land Use in Inner Forests
- Affordability Considerations in Inner Forests
- Accessibility and Safety Considerations in Inner Forests
- Ecotourism and Recreation in Nearby Forests
- Cities’ Engagement with Faraway Forests
- Community Forest Management in Faraway Forests
- Faraway Forest Protection and Use Policies
- Promoting Social Standards in Procurement
- Summary
- Selected Resources Part I
- Selected Resources Part II
- Credits
- References
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- Introduction
- Cities4Forests – Commitment to Social Equity
- Outline
-
Part 1: Key Social Equity Concepts and Background
Social Equity Concepts - Processes to Enhance Social Equity
- Social Impacts of Equitable Policies and Programs
- Other Benefits and Considerations for a Social Equity Approach
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Part 2: Overarching Social Equity Consideration
Policy Commitments for Social Equity - Use of Socioeconomic Information
- Stakeholder Identification
- Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement
- Equal Employment Opportunities
-
Part 3: Social Equity Considerations for Each Forest Level
Equity in Spatial Distribution of Inner Forests - Land Use in Inner Forests
- Affordability Considerations in Inner Forests
- Accessibility and Safety Considerations in Inner Forests
- Ecotourism and Recreation in Nearby Forests
- Cities’ Engagement with Faraway Forests
- Community Forest Management in Faraway Forests
- Faraway Forest Protection and Use Policies
- Promoting Social Standards in Procurement
- Summary
- Selected Resources Part I
- Selected Resources Part II
- Credits
- References
Outline
This Learning Guide is divided into three parts:
Part 1 is meant to provide the background and rationale for social equity considerations. It covers:
- Social equity concepts and key relevant terms for the purpose of this guide
- Approaches to enhance social equity that can inform city policies and plans
- Information on key issues related to the impacts of social equity
- Other benefits and considerations of adopting a social equity approach

Part 2 delves into some overarching social equity considerations, and Part 3 into social equity considerations specific to each forest level.
Apart from a description of social equity issues, most slides also include case-studies and a ‘Resources’ section that links to tools, guidance, and research on how these issues can be addressed.