We all know that feeling of satisfaction when we learn or discover something new. I believe that nature is also something that every individual can be constantly learning about and engaging with. As well as giving us satisfaction, research has shown that engaging meaningfully with nature increasing all manner of mental and physical health factors. Here are a few ideas …
The more time we spend in nature and the deeper our connection with trees, plants and wildlife the greater the benefits that it can bring to individuals and communities. One simple way that we you can increase the quality of your interaction and connection with nature is by knowing more about the trees and plant life that you see around …
A great technique that can improve the mental wellbeing and physical health of urban populations when spending time in natural environments is Forest Bathing ‘Shinrin Yoku’. Introduction to SHINRIN YOKU Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku) was first developed in Japan after the Second World War in a response to the rapid mass urbanisation in the 1940 – 50s to rebuild the …
Scientific studies have well documented the benefits that access to nature and wildlife in urban settings can bring to cities. In addition to these vast environmental and sustainability benefits that urban greenery brings to cities, urban greenery also provides huge services that impacts positively on the health, wellbeing and sustainability of its communities. Greenery in cities improves people’s wellbeing Access …
