Nature for wellbeing

There is a wealth of evidence that a thriving, wildlife-rich environment benefits both physical and mental health. People with nature on their doorstep are more active, mentally resilient and have better all-round health.

Access to nature within communities is complex however, and some of the poorest communities do not have easy access to a publicly accessible natural green space.

People’s health and well-being is improved by ensuring there are easily accessible wildlife-rich natural spaces where they live and work. This is particularly important where access to nature is poorest, and pressure on health services is greatest. The condition our neighbourhoods are in directly affects how long people will live, and the quality of their lives. Issues like air quality, the impacts of climate change and how much nature we can enjoy on our doorsteps all impact on our health.

Our projects help promote the connection to nature in communities that will often benefit most and we enable these communities to improve these spaces for nature, so that people and nature can thrive.

Engaging with Nature

Through our Engaging with Nature project, we work with local partner organisations and charities to deliver sessions using the principles of the five pathways to nature connection for a positive impact on participants' wellbeing. The project focuses on underserved communities, reaching people whose circumstances mean that they are more vulnerable to poor mental health, unemployment and/or isolation.