Forest and wellbeing: Bridging medical and forest research for effective forest-based initiatives
Research Highlights: This review gives an overview of existing literature on the emerging
topic of human wellbeing-forest contact nexus and provides a preliminary framework linking …
topic of human wellbeing-forest contact nexus and provides a preliminary framework linking …
Green space, health and wellbeing: Making space for individual agency
This essay examines the assumptions of green space use underpinning much existing
green space and health research. It considers opportunities to move the field forward …
green space and health research. It considers opportunities to move the field forward …
Disconnection from nature: Expanding our understanding of human–nature relations
The human relationship with nature is a topic that has been explored throughout human
history. More recently, the idea of connection to nature has merged as an important …
history. More recently, the idea of connection to nature has merged as an important …
Change in time spent visiting and experiences of green space following restrictions on movement during the COVID-19 pandemic: A nationally representative cross …
Objectives Green space positively influences health and well-being; however, inequalities in
use of green space are prevalent. Movement restrictions enforced due to the COVID-19 …
use of green space are prevalent. Movement restrictions enforced due to the COVID-19 …
Urban blue space and health and wellbeing in Hong Kong: Results from a survey of older adults
The potential benefits of aquatic environments for public health have been understudied in
Asia. We investigated the relationships between blue space exposures and health outcomes …
Asia. We investigated the relationships between blue space exposures and health outcomes …
Who doesn't visit natural environments for recreation and why: A population representative analysis of spatial, individual and temporal factors among adults in …
Contact with natural environments may be beneficial for various health and social outcomes
but is often lower among groups who could benefit the most. Using data from> 60,000 adults …
but is often lower among groups who could benefit the most. Using data from> 60,000 adults …
Cultural ecosystem benefits of urban and peri-urban green infrastructure across different European countries
Green Infrastructure within urban areas has become increasingly important in recent years.
There has been the development of a European Commission green infrastructure strategy …
There has been the development of a European Commission green infrastructure strategy …
Green space visits and barriers to visiting during the COVID-19 pandemic: A three-wave nationally representative cross-sectional study of UK adults
Green spaces have been found to promote physical activity, social contact, and mental
wellbeing, however, there are inequalities in the use and experience of green spaces. The …
wellbeing, however, there are inequalities in the use and experience of green spaces. The …
Why do children not play in nearby nature? Results from a Norwegian survey
M Skar, LC Wold, V Gundersen… - Journal of Adventure …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Based on a nationwide Norwegian survey among 3160 parents of children aged 6–12
years, this article identifies and discusses barriers for children's engagement with nearby …
years, this article identifies and discusses barriers for children's engagement with nearby …
Green networks for people: Application of a functional approach to support the planning and management of greenspace
Well planned and managed greenspaces enhance urban environments, providing
opportunities for people to relax and to engage with nature. However, greenspace provision …
opportunities for people to relax and to engage with nature. However, greenspace provision …