Finding solace, resilience and connection in nature during the pandemic

30 July 20200

As cities continue to grow and multiply, we get more disconnected from nature and become less aware of the impact our modern lifestyles have on the environment. Conversely, experiencing nature in our busy urban lives provides a powerful way to restore our sense of community, well-being, and stewardship for a healthy planet. Looking at the ways in which nature has appeared to us during the COVID-19 pandemic, whether in parks, forests or other green spaces, helps us gain important insights into this. Read more

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COVID-19 vs. access to urban green space

20 May 20200

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In the previous post on “Urban forests & green space during Covid-19 pandemic”, the authors presented selected measures enforcing social distancing in urban green spaces or on the way to such spaces.

Heroes’ forest – honouring those who keep us safe during the pandemic

12 May 20200

Belgian Flanders is a European region notorious for its lack of green cover: roughly 23 percent of the country is covered in forest and less than 11 of Flanders, the country´s most densely populated region, is forested. During the COVID-19 pandemic, green spaces and forests all over the world have become tremendously popular for citizens looking for meaningful ways to fill their days and stay healthy.

Stories on trees: Urban forests & Green space during Covid-19 pandemic

30 April 20200

The COVID 19 pandemic is transforming our society. All the basic elements of living together have radically changed in the past weeks: Where and how we work, whom we spend time with, whom we care about, what tasks and activities keep us busy.

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