HUMAN PERCEPTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF NATURAL BARRIERS | Journal of Global Ecology and Environment

Tree belts, vegetation walls, natural stone structures, tree fences, and other natural barriers include big or tiny closely grown tree belts, vegetation walls, natural stone structures, and tree fences. Natural barriers, which have evolved into vertical gardening, green roofs, and hybrid natural barriers as a new trend to solve problems in urban areas, have arisen as the new trend to address problems in urban areas. The efficacy of natural barriers is strongly dependent on human perceptions of their utility, maintainability, performance effectiveness, security, and aesthetic appeal.

The study used a quantitative approach to determine the human perception and acceptance of natural barriers in the Sri Lankan context, as well as the level of acoustic disturbance people are experiencing, with a focus on urban and suburban areas, using a questionnaire survey and actual sound measurements in Sri Lanka's western province. The research demonstrated a lack of awareness of sound levels and the risk of adaptation to excessive sound levels in urban environments. Traffic noise was determined to be the most significant sound polluter in metropolitan areas, with actual noise levels exceeding the Sri Lankan legislation' allowable limit. In the urban community, natural barriers are highly valued. The public has a strong demand for the visual attractiveness of natural barriers, according to the findings.

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