Nature and Health in Communities: A Review of Best Available Science
Webinar Details
When:
Mar 14, 2018 1:00 pm US/Eastern
Length: 01:00 (hh:mm)
Advance Registration NOT required.
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Presenter(s):
- Dr. Kathleen Wolf - Research Social Scientist, College of the Environment, University of Washington, and Research Associate with USDA Forest Service Pacific NW Research Station on research program about Human Dimensions of Urban Forestry and Urban Greening
CEU Credits/Certificate Offered:
- None have been applied for or approved at this time.
Virtual Event Format:
Group Viewing Available:
The Green Cities: Good Health web site is an informational portal to the extensive research on nature and human wellness response. Dr. Wolf, the project director, will provide an overview of the science and its relevance in community policy and planning.
Credit: Kathleen Wolf
The research on nature experiences and public health outcomes is emerging as a major influence in community policy and planning. Acknowledging that nature is good for people is not new, but the science can help Extension Agents build a stronger and better case for integrating green infrastructure and urban greening into communities. Taking another step, showing the business case or economic value of providing more nature in communities moves trees, parks and gardens from 'nice to have' to an essential element of community planning and design.
Information related to the webinar:
Outside Our Doors: The Benefits of Cities Where People & Nature Thrive
Nature's Riches: The Health and Financial Benefits of Nearby Nature (English version)
Nature's Riches (Spanish version)
Nature's Riches (Arabic version)
The Power of Trees video
This webinar is part of the series, Understanding Urban and Community Forests: An Extension Webinar Series. To view all webinars in the series, click here.
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