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Database research record2026·Czech Republic

Do fences divide perception? A study of community garden benefits among users and non-users in Czech cities

Jan Macháč, Lenka Dubová, Marek Hekrle, Sára Laníková

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A study investigated differences in perceptions of community garden (CG) benefits among non-users in two Czech cities (Ústí nad Labem and Prague) via on-site surveys and CG users across Czechia via online surveys. Non-users prioritized environmental benefits like air quality improvement and crop production, alongside recreational functions. In contrast, CG users placed the highest importance on cultural and social benefits, specifically recreation, social interaction, and aesthetic enhancement, while giving lower priority to provisioning functions.