Author Archives: Miles

Over the past year I’ve been focussing on the bigger picture of nature connection, what factors explain differences between nations and over 200 years? I looked at long-term trends in a paper in Earth last summer, then differences between nations … Continue reading →

Understanding how our relationship with nature has changed over time helps identify the forces that have shaped the long‑term decline, and where recovery might come from. Using nature‑related word use in books as a proxy for the human–nature relationship over … Continue reading →

Discussions of nature connection often begin with access: how much green space people have, how close they live to it, and whether they are urban or rural. Drawing on People and Nature Survey (PANS) data across England, this blog takes … Continue reading →

Nature Connections 2026 will take place on 16th July in Derby, bringing together researchers and practitioners interested in nature connection to share and discuss the latest research, ideas, and applications. To keep costs down we’ve returned to a single day. … Continue reading →

An alternative seasonal tale Each winter, as the low sun casts its pale light across the sodden landscape, a remarkable phenomenon occurs on the side of our house. The gate latch and picket fencing cast a shadow that transforms into … Continue reading →