People’s Attitudes and Emotions towards Different Urban Forest Types in the Berlin Region, Germany

In an era of urbanization, forests are a key component the urban green infrastructure, providing multiple benefits to residents. While emerging on wasteland could increase forest area, it is unclear how residents view such novel types. comparative self-administered online survey, we assessed attitudes and emotions (n = 299) from Berlin region, Germany, towards types that represent transformation stages natural forests: (1) remnants, (2) silvicultural plantings, (3) park (4) wild in wastelands. Respondents expressed positive all types, including forest. Ratings were most remnants least The indicated prevalence non-native trees (Ailanthus altissima, Robinia pseudoacacia) did not evoke negative responses. Women younger people more compared other respondents, men remnants. Place attachment was positively related Results indicate support for wide range tree species, which can be used expand areas enhance opportunities nature experience cities.