Why Nature Close to Home Matters: Evidence from the People and Nature Survey 

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By Lydia Dixon, People and Nature Deputy Director, Natural England  A daily dose of nature boosts physical and mental health, strengthens communities, and can save the NHS millions every year. These benefits are often greatest for people in nature-deprived communities, who gain disproportionately from …

Celebrating five years of the People and Nature Surveys: What we’ve learned about England’s love for the outdoors 

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By Sheldon Allen, Project Manager, Natural England’s People and Nature Survey Team  Nature and happiness – what's the connection?  What makes you feel happy? For most people in England, it’s time spent outdoors. Our People and Nature Survey for England (PaNS) …

People and Nature Survey: How has COVID-19 changed the way we engage with nature?

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 Dr Tom Marshall, Senior Responsible Officer for the People and Nature Survey shares what new data can tell us about how our relationship with nature has changed since coronavirus.  It has been over two years since coronavirus restrictions were first …