Nature has become more important to people since the start of the coronavirus lockdown and protecting it a higher priority, new University of Cumbria research has found.
A total of 704 adults from across England, Scotland and Wales have taken part in the study led by Tania Lemmey and carried out in association with the university’s research-led Centre for National Parks and Protected Areas.
Participants spent time outdoors during the months from March to early June, when the UK government instructed people to stay at home except for a few limited reasons.
‘Connection with nature in the UK during the COVID-19 lockdown’ has sought to investigate experiences of nature during lockdown, changes in attitudes and people’s perceived connections with nature resulting from their time living under movement restrictions. Lemmey also examined the qualities of local experiences of nature during lockdown.
Results of their survey responses show:
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Posted On: 12/08/2020