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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > economics > public economics > infrastructure > green infrastructure
Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry > economics > public economics > infrastructure > green infrastructure
Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment > environmental sustainability > green infrastructure
Preferred Term:

green infrastructure

Definition:
An interconnected framework of natural and/or engineered areas, structures, facilities, features or services providing environmentally friendly and sustainable benefits to people and communities.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
infrastructure, environmental sustainability
Narrower Concepts:
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • green spaces
  • sustainable infrastructure
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/137812
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