This report finds that prescribing contact with nature for people who have low levels of mental wellbeing is excellent value for money by improving people\u2019s health and wellbeing. Researchers at Leeds Beckett University analysed the social value of Wildlife Trusts\u2019 nature conservation projects which offer outdoor volunteering opportunities and programmes that support people experiencing problems such as anxiety, stress or mild depression. The report draws on the conclusions of three years research which found that people participating in both sorts of outdoor nature conservation activities felt significantly better, both emotionally and physically, as a result. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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