Whether you’re an indoor or an outdoor person, there’s no denying that seeing blooming flowers and inhaling fresh, crisp air can make you feel better — both physically and mentally. But as we walk through our community, we’re seeing less green grass and more cold concrete, which has a negative impact on us, and the wildlife we share our planet with. We spoke to Hugh from Friends of the Earth and Gerry from Daubeney Fields Forever, who have teamed up to give our streets a new lease of life.
Hugh Knowles, director of innovation at Friends of the Earth, tells us how 10xGreener is transforming London
The evidence is overwhelming. Exposure to nature is crucial to our health and wellbeing, but the sad truth is that most of us (especially urbanites) are rarely getting enough — you don’t need the science to confirm it. Think about how you feel when you hear birds singing in the morning, you take a walk through the woods or see bees and butterflies moving between flowers.
We should all have more nature in our lives, especially in cities. It can, and should, be around us all the time — not just in parks or countryside. Nature should be part of every community in the same way as local schools, housing, shops and transport.