Koncepcja rekreacyjnego zagospodarowania terenów leśnych na przykładzie lasów podmiejskich Rzeszowa

Forests are more frequently being seen as desirable locations for spending leisure time, particularly for those living in cities and deforested suburban areas. The limited recreational facilities of forest areas can be improved with appropriate development without the need for allocating new land. The objective of this study is to present a design concept for enhancing the recreational capacity of a selected suburban forest near Rzeszów. The project is targeted mainly to residents of the Rzeszów area who would be interested in forest recreation. The designed recreational area includes: a fire pit and a ring of seats; a roofed area with a table and benches; a waste container and informative signage. The design also features a playground for children. The study focuses on promoting awareness of the local attractions and sights by means of a walking trail leading across the adapted area and surrounding vicinity. The authors have described an example of a design project which may inspire government entities responsible for woodland areas.