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Community - Topic 3 (Horticulture and Society), Element 4 Flashcards

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What is community gardening?

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A way to create beautiful, productive, and inclusive spaces for sharing knowledge and skills

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What are the benefits of community gardening?

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Positive impacts on physical and mental health, improvements to environment and economy

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What is the primary drive behind community horticulture projects?

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To improve the lives of local people through gardening and gardens

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List types of community horticulture projects.

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  • Allotments
  • Community veg gardens or orchards
  • Community kitchens
  • Sensory/therapeutic gardens
  • National community garden competitions
  • Social enterprises
  • Parks and public green spaces
  • Urban greening groups
  • Garden volunteer groups
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What are the four distinct groups of community horticulture projects?

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  • Community food
  • Public spaces
  • Wellbeing
  • Wildlife gardening
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What is a key aim of community food projects?

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Growing fresh food together and sharing the garden produce

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What is the role of public spaces in community horticulture?

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Improving the physical spaces that the community inhabit

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How does community gardening enhance wellbeing?

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Through therapeutic gardens and social connections

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What is wildlife gardening often included for?

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Nature connection benefits, engaging with local conservation, and improving biodiversity

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What are the main reasons behind community horticulture projects?

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  • To make beautiful spaces
  • To improve peoples’ health and wellbeing
  • To strengthen communities
  • To increase biodiversity
  • To reduce the impacts of climate change
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What is one social benefit of community horticulture?

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Enhances physical health and wellbeing of individuals

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True or False: Community gardening only focuses on food production.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The more appealing a space is, the more people want to get involved in helping to _______.

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[maintain the space]

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What is a major positive impact of community gardening regarding food?

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Moving away from reliance on global food systems

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What principles must be adhered to in community gardening?

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Sustainability, best practice, and social responsibility

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What are community food projects primarily focused on?

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Allowing local people to take control of food sources and strengthening community spirit

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What is the key aim of community food projects?

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Growing food and sharing produce

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What are allotments?

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Small parcels of land dedicated to growing fruits, vegetables, culinary herbs, and other plants

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How can allotments be managed?

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Council run, privately managed, or community owned

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What social benefits do allotments provide to communities?

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  • Opportunity to grow fresh produce
  • Skill sharing
  • Meeting like-minded people
  • Sense of ownership and pride
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What is a key environmental benefit of allotments?

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They provide habitats for wildlife and contribute to biodiversity restoration

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What distinguishes community vegetable gardens from allotments?

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They are often smaller scale and more informal

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What are some forms of community vegetable gardens?

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  • Co-operative community enterprises
  • Guerrilla gardening
  • Any community project with produce growing
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What benefits do community orchards provide?

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  • Food for pollinators
  • Shade
  • Fresh fruit
  • Learning opportunities
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What is the purpose of community kitchens?
To share the preparation, cooking, and eating of local, fresh, seasonal food
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What social issues do community kitchens address?
* Food insecurity * Isolation * Loneliness
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What is Get Growing Scotland?
A collaborative project supporting community food projects in Scotland
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What services does Get Growing Scotland provide?
* Free advice service * Workshops * Funding
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What is the role of FareShare and FoodCycle?
To prevent food waste and redistribute food to communities
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What percentage of land in Havana is cultivated for food production?
8%
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What percentage of fruit and vegetables consumed in Havana is produced locally?
Around 90%
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What potential reduction in imported fruit could community food projects in the UK achieve?
40%
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True or False: Community food projects can contribute to combating food insecurity.
True
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Fill in the blank: Community food projects help strengthen _______.
relationships
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What are public spaces that provide opportunities for community horticulture?
Parks, public green spaces, heritage gardens ## Footnote These spaces facilitate community engagement, learning, and social events.
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What is the estimated number of people participating in national horticultural campaigns like Britain in Bloom?
200,000 people ## Footnote These campaigns help plant spaces within communities and address environmental problems.
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What are some positive effects of community horticulture in public spaces?
* Beautifying places * Increased sense of community pride * Restoration of neglected spaces * Ecosystem and environmental benefits * Cleaner air * Improved wellbeing * Encourages use of spaces
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What role do 'Friends of' groups play in public green spaces?
They support maintenance and volunteer tasks in parks ## Footnote Tasks can include litter picking, planting, and running workshops.
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What has been a recent trend in the management of parks and green spaces?
Community ownership and management roles ## Footnote This trend allows communities more influence over local parks.
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What is Britain in Bloom?
A national community garden campaign to improve local green spaces ## Footnote Involves over 2000 neighborhoods and approximately 200,000 volunteers.
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List some benefits of participating in Britain in Bloom.
* Cleaner, greener surroundings * Increased community pride * Development of community relationships * Safer environments * Long-term environmental impacts * Reduced anti-social behaviour * Positive effects on local economy * Regeneration of neglected areas
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Why are historic gardens and designed landscapes considered fragile?
They require structured management to prevent overgrowth and weeds ## Footnote Living natural resources need ongoing care to maintain their significance.
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What percentage of sites managed by English Heritage are deemed 'at risk'?
90% ## Footnote This is due to a lack of long-term management and maintenance plans.
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What is urban greening?
Introducing plants to urban environments ## Footnote Can include small-scale plots or large-scale neighborhood regeneration.
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What are green roofs and urban roof gardens used for?
Growing plants for food production, aesthetics, or environmental benefits ## Footnote They utilize unused urban space.
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What is guerrilla gardening?
A social movement to plant in neglected urban spaces ## Footnote Often focuses on filling bare patches with plants, including food.
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What was the purpose of the RHS Urban gardening show?
To provide an immersive experience related to urban horticulture ## Footnote It showcased various aspects of urban gardening.
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What is meant by community health?
All factors within a community that affect the health and wellbeing of individuals and the community as a whole ## Footnote This includes air quality, access to healthy foods, social connectivity, and prevalence of health issues.
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How do community gardens contribute to wellbeing?
They provide social inclusion, learning opportunities, skill development, and access to fresh produce ## Footnote Community horticulture projects serve as a resource for addressing social needs.
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What are the two mechanisms by which plants improve air quality?
Dispersion and deposition ## Footnote Dispersion spreads particulate matter over a wider area, while deposition attaches particles to surfaces.
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By what percentage did green screens reduce Nitrogen Dioxide in a London study?
36% ## Footnote The study also found a 41% reduction in particulate matter.
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What is the temperature reduction effect of street trees and green infrastructure?
2-8ºC ## Footnote This effect is achieved by casting shade and absorbing solar energy.
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How many extra deaths occur for every degree of increase in air temperature during UK summer heatwaves?
8-11 extra deaths ## Footnote This highlights the importance of urban greening in reducing heat-related stress.
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What is a significant issue caused by increased impermeable surfaces in urban areas?
Increased surface water runoff ## Footnote This leads to flooding, particularly in the UK.
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By what percentage can natural vegetation reduce surface water runoff?
Up to 80% ## Footnote Natural vegetation helps absorb water and manage rainfall effectively.
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What is the process called that allows trees to reduce the impact of rainfall?
Interception ## Footnote This process disrupts rainfall hitting the ground, allowing evaporation back into the atmosphere.
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How much can woodland 'noise buffers' reduce noise pollution?
5 - 10 decibels for every 30m width of woodland ## Footnote This can effectively result in a 50% reduction in perceived sound.
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True or False: Wildlife garden projects can provide educational resources.
True ## Footnote These projects can include activities like building ponds and wildflower meadows.
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What are key elements in attracting wildlife to gardens?
Creating habitats, providing food and water ## Footnote These elements are essential for supporting wildlife in community gardens.
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Fill in the blank: Community horticulture projects provide a wide range of _______.
[services] ## Footnote These services address social needs and promote wellbeing.

RHS Level 2 Unit 2 (23 decks)

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