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About Miles

Professor of Human Factors & Nature Connectedness - improving connection to (the rest of) nature to unite human & nature’s wellbeing.

The Language Stripes

A collaboration between Ochre Dawn, Ben Bowen (Indigenous Literacy Foundation), Araceli Camargo (Centric Lab), Professor Miles Richardson (University of Derby) and Dr Jake M. Robinson (Flinders University). Languages can be a powerful tool to relate to and interconnect with the … Continue reading

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From Metrics to Mindsets: How We Can Ensure a Love for the Natural World

Last week the Government pledged to ‘boost Britain’s access to nature’ and ‘connect the public with the natural world’. This commitment includes funding to encourage more children to spend time outdoors and the establishment of a new National Park. The … Continue reading

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A horizon scan of issues affecting UK forest management within 50 years

Forests are currently in the spotlight, as they play a crucial role in addressing some of society’s most pressing challenges, including climate change and biodiversity loss. While forests are key to addressing these global issues, they, and the sector responsible … Continue reading

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New forest species stripes with the WWF

Since 1970 there’s been a shocking 79% average decline in species – including gorillas, orangutans, hornbills, and so many more – that rely on forests for survival. The new Forest Stripes show the crisis facing our world’s forests in one … Continue reading

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Launching the Nature Connected Organisations Handbook for sustainable futures and workplace wellbeing

A guest blog by Dr Carly Butler, Researcher in Nature Connectedness, University of Derby.   The Nature Connectedness Research Group are delighted to announce the release of a new resource for businesses and other organisations: The Nature Connected Organisations Handbook: … Continue reading

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