Publications on the educational, health and well-being value of woodlands

 

Health and Well-being

Trees, Woodlands and Natural Spaces

This publication provides a synopses of presentations and workshop discussions from three expert consultations held on "Health and Well-being: Trees, Woodlands and Natural Spaces" in Scotland, England and Wales in 2002.

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The Importance of Trees and Woods for People's Health and Well-being

Outlines of publications and project reports.

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A Marvellous Opportunity for Children to Learn

A participatory evaluation of Forest School in England and Wales

By Liz O’Brien and Richard Murray.

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New pathways for health and well-being

Summary of research to understand and overcome barriers to accessing woodland

By Sue Weldon and Cathy Bailey in collaboration with Liz O’Brien.

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New pathways for health and well-being in Scotland

Research to understand and overcome barriers to accessing woodlands

By Sue Weldon and Cathy Bailey in collaboration with Liz O’Brien.

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"Strengthening Heart and Mind”: Using Woodlands to Improve Mental and Physical Well-being

In the United Kingdom, a number of efforts to improve people’s health and well-being focus on the value of trees and woodlands

By Liz O'Brien.

Article from Unasylva - Forests and human health. Issue 224 (Volume 57, 2006/2), a publication of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations.

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Trees and Woodlands

Nature's health service

This publication provides information and evidence supporting the idea that the use and enjoyment of woodlands and green spaces improves people’s overall health and well-being.

By Liz O'Brien.

Forward by Sir Liam Donaldson - Chief Medical Officer for England.

Executive summary

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