Nearly three-quarters of England’s woods inaccessible to public, study finds Exclusive: Campaigners call for government to introduce right-to-roam bill that allows people to walk around their local woodlands

Right to Roam campaign is planning a series of mass trespasses in woods across England during March and April. #righttoroam #accesstonature #woodlands
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Group of seven people from outdoor access organisations smiling together in front of Westminster.

We're in Westminster today with partners from the outdoor sector, making the case that EVERYONE should have the chance to get out & enjoy the great outdoors

Walking & time outdoors is essential to our health & wellbeing but #AccessToNature is unequal & progress on improving access has stalled 🧵

Time spent outdoors has incredible benefits to our health and wellbeing. #AccessToNature is not a nice to have, it is fundamental for communities.

It was a real pleasure to present at #XXIICIO, raising awareness about #inequalities in #biodiversity access and sharing a preview of my #PhD project! 🌍🐝🐦‍⬛
Great conference, inspiring people, hope to see you all again soon!
@birdlabtorino.bsky.social
#Biodiversity #Equity #AccessToNature

Fox Valley Considers Self-Serve Kayak Kiosk at Old Boat Launch Area Committee discusses kayak launch options, including a self-serve kiosk at the creek.

Exciting plans are in motion for Ashwaubenon as the Park Board discusses a self-serve kayak launch, set to enhance access to outdoor adventures!

Learn more here

#AshwaubenonBrownCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #AccessToNature #CommunityEngagement #OutdoorRecreation #AshwaubenonParks

APPG for Outdoor Recreation and Access to Nature – Call for Evidence Fill out this form.

Access to nature inquiry

Deadline for submissions is Sunday (20th July)

All Party Parliamentary Group for Outdoor Recreation and Access to Nature

#AccesstoNature
#APPGOR&A2N

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🌱 How do you think outdoor experiences can transform the lives of young people? Share your insights below!
#FreshAirFund #YouthEmpowerment #AccessToNature #MentalHealth #Community #Inspiration

💬 What does access to nature mean to you? Share your thoughts below!
#YouthEmpowerment #AccessToNature #NYC #Equity #OutdoorAdventure #Inspiration

Spatio-temporal variability in forest biodiversity associated with human well-being across socio-economic deprivation gradients - Nature Ecology & Evolution Applying a combined social science and trait-based ecology approach, the authors identify ecological traits in forests eliciting positive or negative well-being among human participants in England and...

Forests in England and Wales associated with higher human #wellbeing are in areas with the least socioeconomic deprivation according to new research from @jessjessfisher.bsky.social and colleagues from @dice-kent.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41... (OA) #AccessToNature 🧪🌎

Access to nature shouldn’t be a privilege
#Canada #Health #Environment #NatureForAll #Rural #AccessToNature #GreenSpaces #CanadianIdentity #EnvironmentalJustice #PublicParks #UrbanNature #SustainableCanada #MentalHealth #Cities #NatureRights
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Sunset at Dartmoor with text overlay 'Rights Upheld on Dartmoor!' featuring a silhouette of a couple sitting on rocks near a tent.

The Supreme Court has unanimously upheld the right of the public to wild camp on #Dartmoor commons 🙌

Bringing an end to this long-running legal fight, today's ruling has shown the power of the access community when people work together & challenge threats to our #AccessToNature ✊🌳

Walking is incredible for our physical & mental health but our access to green spaces is far from equal

While we continue to call on the UK Govt for an #AccessToNature Bill it's vital Natural England takes action now to ensure the benefits of this new reserve are felt by those who need it the most.

Colorado lawmakers approve free state park access for Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute tribes Colorado General Assembly enacts bill granting free state park access to Ute tribal members.

Colorado lawmakers just approved a groundbreaking bill that grants free state park access to Ute tribal members, celebrating their connection to the land.

Learn more here

#CO #IndigenousRights #CitizenPortal #AccessToNature #CivicEngagement

Wildlife Board modifies nonresident permit allocation to favor residents in hunting permits Wildlife Board revises permit allocation, reducing nonresident access and increasing resident opportunities.

The Utah Wildlife Board's new strategy to modify hunting permit allocations could reshape the hunting landscape, prioritizing residents and sparking debate about fairness in access.

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#UT #CitizenPortal #AccessToNature #WildlifeManagement #EquityInHunting

TAKE ACTION | RIGHT TO ROAM We are campaigning to bring a Right to Roam Act to England and Wales so that millions more people can connect with the natural world.

The vast majority of the public supports introducing a right to roam in England & Wales, but to win it we need your help. Here are some ways you can support the campaign:

www.righttoroam.org.uk/takeaction

#RighttoRoam #AccesstoNature #CivilLiberties

Nature's healing benefits: breaking down barriers for South Asian communities in the UK www.nationalelfservice.net?p=214221

#Nature #GreenSpace #MentalHealth #AccessToNature #Inequalities #Barriers #SouthAsian #UK

🧵 THREAD

I suppose the 'modern-day' equivalent is being called a 'nimby' & yet I politely suggest that if more looked after their own backyards then chances are there would be better communities & places to live as well as quality wildlife habitats nearby for #NaturalHealthService #AccessToNature

Did you know (5): "11M people in England live in areas categorised as having the lowest level of green space with less than 9 square metres of public green space per person,"

Stats by Sam Siva p.235 of "The Trespasser's Companion".

#AccessToNature 👍 #NaturalHealthService

Did you know (4): 1 in 8 families in England (3.3M people) have no access to a garden. The figure ranges from 3% of households in South Tyneside to 40% of homes in the London borough of Tower Hamlets. Stats by Sam Siva p.234 of "The Trespasser's Companion". #AccessToNature 👍 #NaturalHealthService

Did you know (3): 1% of England's population owns 50% of the land. On average, each of this 1% owns 10,600 axres each, while55 English citizens own on average 0.07 acres.
Stats compiled by Sam Siva & taken from p.234 of "The Trespassers companion".

Responsible #RightToRoam #AccessToNature for all🦉

New to our Resources Hub: a study by Dr Anna Bornioli and co-authors outlines various factors that limit women's and gender minorities' #accesstonature, sense of belonging in #urbangreenspaces, and benefits from spending time in green and blue environments.

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Green Belt: Why it matters - Colne Valley Regional Park We take a closer look at the Green Belt and try to explain more about the crucially important role it plays in maintaining a balance between the environment in which we live, and the containment and m...

What have the Bible, shades of grey and an octopus got to do with the #Green Belt? Read our article to find out.
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#ActiveTravelRoutes #positive #Recreation #Space #AccessToNature #Biodiversity #ClimateChange #Connectivity #environment

Government steps in to save historic rights of way from being lost to the nation Boxing Day rambles have a brighter future as government secures future of thousands of miles of unrecorded rights of way

This Government is saving thousands of miles of paths and bridleways.

Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...

#AccessToNature #BoxingDay

Great observations - we know access is critical and maintenance matters. Important to call out these systemic barriers around #AccessToNature