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    green belt
    /ˈɡriːn bɛlt/

    noun

    • 1. an area of open land around a city, on which building is restricted: British "Darlington should preserve its green belt"
    • 2. a green belt marking a level of proficiency in judo, karate, or other martial arts below that of a brown belt.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGREEN BELT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    an area of land surrounding a city where building is not usually allowed: London's green belt. This is the first review of greenbelt policy since 1985. (Definition of green belt from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of green belt.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Green_beltGreen belt - Wikipedia

    A green belt is a policy, and land-use zone designation used in land-use planning to retain areas of largely undeveloped, wild, or agricultural land surrounding or neighboring urban areas. Similar concepts are greenways or green wedges, which have a linear character and may run through an urban area instead of around it.

  4. greenly.earth › en-us › blogGreen Belt Policy: Definition, Benefits and Examples

    Sep 22, 2023 · What is the Green Belt Policy? Is the Green Belt Policy successful at preventing urbanization and protecting existing green land?

  5. greenenergyhub.com › what-are-green-beltsWhat are Green Belts and Why Do They Matter?

    💡 Green belts are designated areas of undeveloped land surrounding urban centers, aimed at limiting urban sprawl, preserving natural landscapes, and enhancing environmental quality. They serve as a buffer between urban and rural areas, providing ecological, recreational, and aesthetic benefits. The Origin and Purpose of Green Belt Policies.

  6. www.greenbelt.org › blog › what-is-a-greenbeltWhat is a Greenbelt? - Greenbelt Alliance

    Feb 2, 2021 · As nature-based, green “infrastructure,” greenbelt lands like wetlands, streams, meadows, forests, and others provide ecosystem services like water quality, air quality management, flood control, and carbon sequestration.

  7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › greenbeltGreenbelt Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of GREENBELT is a belt of parkways, parks, or farmlands that encircles a community.

  8. www.cpre.org.uk › all-you-need-to-know-about-the-green-beltAll you need to know about the Green Belt - CPRE

    What is the Green Belt? Why should it be protected? Find out all you need to know in our Green Belt explainer.