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PEOPLE & WILDLIFE
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Dominic Higgins
is Nature and
Wellbeing
manager at The
Wildlife Trusts
@DomCHiggins
Research proves (again) that Nature is good for you
A report by Essex University*, around the world. It proposes five
commissioned by The Wildlife Trusts, evidence-based ‘Ways to Wellbeing’.
adds to the ever-growing body of If you practice them in natural
research which shows that Nature is settings, you will improve your
good for you. physical and mental health.
The key finding is that wildlife-rich
environments don’t just keep you CONNECT Make friends with the
physically healthy. They also reduce people around you
stress, improve mood, and reduce BE ACTIVE Go for a walk outside
social isolation. TAKE NOTICE Be aware of the Outdoor participants at
Nottinghamshire Wildlife
The report includes work by the wonders of nature around you
Trust’s Skylarks project
New Economics Foundation which is KEEP LEARNING Try something new
GETTY based on the work of 400 scientists GIVE Volunteer or help other people
*Wellbeing benefits from natural environments rich in wildlife, Essex University
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