Wellbeing from Woodland
A Critical Exploration of Links Between Trees and Human Health
Sue Waite author Alice Goodenough author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Published:11th Dec '20
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This book provides a framework for understanding the components of woodland wellbeing. Based around the collaborative project, Good from Woods, the book spotlights multiple case studies to explore how wellbeing and health are promoted in woodland settings and through woodland inspired activity. It illustrates forms of wellbeing through real examples of woodland practice and draws out implications for the design of programmes to support health and wellbeing across different client groups. Chapters discuss health and wellbeing from a variety of perspectives such as psychological, physical, social, emotional and biophilic wellbeing.
The book will be of great practical use to commissioners, providers and users of woodland based activity who want to take a deeper look into how trees, woods and forests support human health and happiness, as well as of interest to academics and students engaged in research in outdoor activities, urban forestry and natural health andwellbeing.
“The book is rich in examples of different ways to gather evidence, appropriate to real woodland management, making it an excellent source of ideas about how to show that your own woodland activity has wellbeing benefits.” (Mandy Haggith, Reforesting Scotland, Issue 63, 2021)
ISBN: 9783030326319
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
265 pages
1st ed. 2020