Three-quarters of children want more time in nature
This information has been shared by the Children & Nature Network. In the U.K., a study funded by the National Trust revealed that children are unable to spend as much time in nature as they wish, with accessibility as the main barrier. Another recent study found that “a third of [...]
The relationship between residential greenspace and childhood bone health
Greenspace Scotland’s April bulletin has included this item in its research round up: Early-life exposure to residential greenspace associated with increased childhood bone health, Belgium
City lover or Nature lover?
This Finding Nature post (6 February 2024) shares recent research which explores different responses to green and urban spaces, depending on people’s degrees of nature connectedness.
Applications needed for Stronger Starts Funding!
Scotland needs lots of Stronger Starts applications! Are you helping children and young people in Aviemore, Blairgowrie, Buckie, Fraserburgh, Forfar, Monifieth, Dalkeith, Irvine or Wick? Then apply now. All groups and projects that support young children with a stronger start in life are encouraged to apply. The focus is on [...]
Residential green space and bone mineral density in young children
Greenspace Scotland have signposted this study shared on the JAMA Network (4 January 2024). This emphasizes the importance of early-life exposure to green space on children’s bone health during crucial periods of growth and development.
Urban blue and greenspaces improve young people’s emotional and behaviour problems
Greenspace Scotland have shared this study of 172,940 children and adolescents in Guangzhou, China. This study examines the association between combined Green Blue Space (GBS) exposure and Emotional Behaviour Problems in youths. It found that living near greenspace and water areas, and having more exposure to GBS coverage, resulted in [...]
UK Government pledges to boost Britain’s access to nature ahead of COP28
This UK Government news story describes an ambitious new nature package, with measures to improve access to green space and connect the public with the natural world. This includes reference to an access package to green spaces for children and disadvantaged young people, in England. Professor Miles Richardson has commented [...]
Nature connection Dutch style – a walking forest?
Would you like a breath of fresh air? Check out this amazing BOSK Youtube video of a ‘walking forest’ in the northern Dutch city of Leeuwarden. The event is also described in this article in The Guardian (4 August 2022).
