Author Archives: Miles

Walking through the entrance of an ancient hill fort recently returned my thoughts to time. Nature connection is often seen as about being ‘in the moment’. Reviews conclude mindfulness is the essential step to connection. Time and reflecting on the … Continue reading →

Last year we published a paper comparing the human nature relationship to inter-personal relationships, put simply love between people, or love for nature. Love is a profound human experience, it influences relationships, motivates behaviour and the love of nature is … Continue reading →

Previous research into the wellbeing benefits of nature has primarily focused on restoration – essentially a dose of nature will do you good when you’re fatigued. This is great, but nature is much more than a pill to pop, there … Continue reading →

A guest blog by Dr Fiona Holland, from the School of Psychology at the University of Derby Nurturing a connection with nature has long-term benefits for children. This blog explains how research in this area has led to the creation … Continue reading →

By Miles Richardson, Yves Hayaux Du Tilly and Carly Butler. Many businesses are committing to zero carbon targets, and some have committed to becoming ‘nature positive’. This Zero Carbon: Max Nature strategy recognises the two key elements of the environmental … Continue reading →