We have signed @ukyouth4nature letter along with 50+other organisations, calling for investment for greater access to nature for everyone. Our CEO, Jo Roberts, explains why: “Understanding the devastation of green and natural space on biodiversity is hard enough, but its loss will impact the wellbeing of our youth and communities as well. We call on [...]
At the Wilderness Foundation UK, our therapy programmes encourage clients to explore issues around the challenges they face with their mental health while actively participating in a natural setting. For example, the associate wilderness therapist will sit with a client around a fire and enquire about the client's experiences, whether it involves issues with [...]
Jules Pretty and colleagues call for a revolution to bring Nature into our lives At the University of Essex, we have worked for 15 years on how Nature produces mental and physical health benefits. We call this ‘green exercise’. It works for all people, young and old, rich and poor, all cultural groups, in all [...]
What’s driving Brits to the countryside? New survey reveals Brits are most in favour of the peace and quiet rural living offers 45% of respondents head to the country in search of unrivalled views A third of participants say a love of wildlife attracts them to the countryside A new survey has revealed [...]