Green Flag Awards explainer

How the Green Flag Awards work. Video by Green Flag Awards

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00:00Parks are great. They're at the heart of our community, making where we live happier, healthier and greener.

00:07The Green Flag Award is the recognised standard for well-managed parks and green spaces all over the world.

00:14Every year, we accredit thousands of Green Flag Awards, highlighting the best places to visit and enjoy.

00:21Our winners are committed to making parks the best they can be for their community.

00:26Annual inspections identify and reward good practice, providing recommendations for future improvements.

00:33Every year, our team of over 1,000 volunteer judges assess each park that applies.

00:39They have experience in the landscape sector, so they understand how parks and green spaces work.

00:45They look at eight key criteria. A welcoming place is one with good entrances, signage and access for all.

00:54They check how healthy, safe and secure the facility's equipment and activities are.

01:00Site features must be well-maintained and clean, including landscapes, buildings and other structures or equipment.

01:08With environmental management, parks should reduce their impact and respond to climate change.

01:16A focus on biodiversity, landscape and heritage supports the conservation of habitats and historic features,

01:23whilst an emphasis on community involvement recognises that it's the people that really bring a park to life.

01:31Marketing and communication celebrates all the park has to offer, encouraging more people to visit and explore.

01:38Finally, good management and working to an agreed plan is essential whilst involving the local community.

01:45The Green Flag Award is the most established scheme in the world, covering a diverse range of criteria.

01:52And our winners are equally diverse. From city parks to nature reserves, any green space that is free to enter can apply.

02:00But most of all, the award recognises the hard work of the people behind the places, the management, staff and volunteers.

02:08It's a celebration of these amazing spaces, so you can be proud to have the Green Flag Award at the heart of your community.

02:15To apply or find out more, get in touch with us today.