PEOPLE in Warrington are being urged to get in touch with nature for the benefit of their health and well being.
The Government’s well-being measures announced in July showed that people in rural areas appeared happier than those in urban areas – but that just 53 per cent of people visit green space at least once a week.
In response to this the Woodland Trust is encouraging people in Cheshire and Warrington to ensure woods and trees are part of their life, and included in neighbourhood plans where available.
The trust’s head of Government affairs James Cooper said: “Trees and woods provide a huge variety of benefits – shade in summer, shelter from rain and wind; they help to keep the air clean and breathable, support wildlife and add value to the culture and economy of our towns and cities. They help to make communities healthier, wealthier and happier places to live and work.”
He called for the need to expand green space, trees and woods to benefit communities. He said a Government white paper, Healthy Lives, Healthy People (published last year), recognised the health benefits of trees and green environment as being an important factor in ensuring good physical and mental health.
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PEOPLE in Warrington are being urged to get in touch with nature for the benefit of their health and well being.
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
