Human–nature interactions and the consequences and drivers of provisioning wildlife
Many human populations are undergoing an extinction of experience, with a progressive
decline in interactions with nature. This is a consequence both of a loss of opportunity for …
decline in interactions with nature. This is a consequence both of a loss of opportunity for …
Quantifying relational values—why not?
Highlights•Most existing empirical research on relational values (RV) uses qualitative
methods.•The terminology of RV is often not yet employed in existing quantitative …
methods.•The terminology of RV is often not yet employed in existing quantitative …
Doses of neighborhood nature: the benefits for mental health of living with nature
Experiences of nature provide many mental-health benefits, particularly for people living in
urban areas. The natural characteristics of city residents' neighborhoods are likely to be …
urban areas. The natural characteristics of city residents' neighborhoods are likely to be …
Urban bird feeding: Connecting people with nature
At a time of unprecedented biodiversity loss, researchers are increasingly recognizing the
broad range of benefits provided to humankind by nature. However, as people live more …
broad range of benefits provided to humankind by nature. However, as people live more …
[HTML][HTML] The Joy of birds: the effect of rating for joy or counting garden bird species on wellbeing, anxiety, and nature connection
The feeding of garden birds is a popular and accessible means of connecting with wildlife in
urban environments in the United Kingdom. Past research has found that the main …
urban environments in the United Kingdom. Past research has found that the main …
Killing with kindness: Does widespread generalised provisioning of wildlife help or hinder biodiversity conservation efforts?
Provisioning of wildlife with food, water and breeding sites is a globally ubiquitous
phenomenon. While some provisioning is targeted at single species of conservation …
phenomenon. While some provisioning is targeted at single species of conservation …
Reconnecting children to nature: The efficacy of a wildlife intervention depends on local nature and socio‐economic context, but not on urbanisation
Children's interactions with nature are important mediators of health benefits and future
relationships with nature and conservation. However, there are growing concerns that …
relationships with nature and conservation. However, there are growing concerns that …
[HTML][HTML] Recognizing the importance of near-home contact with nature for mental well-being based on the COVID-19 lockdown experience
Several urban landscape planning solutions have been introduced around the world to find
a balance between develo** urban spaces, maintaining and restoring biodiversity, and …
a balance between develo** urban spaces, maintaining and restoring biodiversity, and …
Economic valuation of wildlife conservation
This paper reviews concepts and methods for the economic valuation of nature in the
context of wildlife conservation and questions them in light of alternative approaches based …
context of wildlife conservation and questions them in light of alternative approaches based …
Committed bird-watchers gain greater psychological restorative benefits compared to those less committed regardless of expertise
Numerous studies have shown a positive impact of nature on psychological restoration and
on well-being, which, in turn, are related to life satisfaction. Previous studies were place …
on well-being, which, in turn, are related to life satisfaction. Previous studies were place …