Defining People Plant Interaction
Plants and people have an intimate connection that evolves around sustainable, environmental, and social-psychological parameters. Plants provide such us with food, shelter, and aesthetically pleasing environments. An example of some of these benefits are:
Environmental:
Replenishing O2 supply
Preventing soil erosion
Cooling buildings and neighborhoods
Filtering dust
Buffering noise
Social and Aesthetic Qualities:
Improving property value
Providing a sense of community
Fostering sense of well- being
Providing aesthetically pleasing environment
Beyond these benefits are the physical, emotional, and preferences that people have with plants. Investigating and documenting these responses is at the heart of what people plant interaction is about in order to understand and communicate the importance of plants in society.
