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Why society needs nature: Lessons from research during COVID-19

  • Unmet needs
  • Vulnerability
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Published on: 13th May 2024

Reference type: Article

Summary:

This report by Natural Resources Wales, NatureScot, Natural England, Forest Research and the Environment Agency emphasises the importance of green and blue spaces for people’s mental health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research also reveals how engagement with nature became polarised, with some people’s interaction increasing, while others visited the outdoors less often than before.

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