Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Victoria Carr, Joelene Hughes
Summary: Nature Connection (NC) is an important driver of conservation behaviour, and this study evaluated the effectiveness of different nature activities for increasing adult NC and promoting conservation behaviour. The findings suggest that group-based activities are more effective than large, drop-in events for building NC, particularly for participants with lower pre-existing trait NC. Cost-benefit analysis provides insights on improving the effectiveness of nature activities in building NC and promoting conservation behaviour.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Victoria Carr, Joelene Hughes
Summary: This study developed a tool, ENACT, that effectively predicted participants' level of nature connection and intentions related to nature conservation activities.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Matthew J. Selinske, Lee Harrison, B. Alexander Simmons
Summary: With the rapid urbanization, local governments and organizations are seeking opportunities to enhance the social resilience, health, and wellbeing of urban residents by promoting their connection to nature. Through a survey of 1585 community members in Melbourne, this study aimed to understand their connection to nature and other aspects of their relationship with nature in order to design and prioritize new conservation programs. The study identified demographic, psychographic, and behavioral factors associated with nature connection, characterized different population segments, and identified neighborhoods with high and low nature connection. Overall, the results showed that community members in Melbourne have a relatively high connection to nature, are concerned about environmental issues, and engage in nature-related activities. Different population segments and neighborhoods vary in their level of nature connection.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Jessica R. Duke, Emily A. Holt
Summary: Connection to nature is associated with increased physical and mental health as well as sustainable behaviors. Understanding why individuals, especially younger generations, are connected to nature is important for public and environmental health. Our study found that university biology students accurately predicted their own connection to nature and described it in terms of personal characteristics and behaviors that impact the environment.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Masashi Soga, Kevin J. Gaston
Summary: The connection between individuals and nature affects their well-being and support for pro-nature policies. This study presents a global analysis of the changes in people's psychological and physical connections to nature over time. The reviewed literature suggests a decline in human connection to nature, although the magnitude of changes varies depending on geographic and socio-economic settings.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Marianna Strzelecka, Joanna Tusznio, Arash Akhshik, Marcin Rechcinski, Malgorzata Grodzinska-Jurczak
Summary: This study examined the impact of human connection to nature on residents' concerns about justice in conservation policies of Natura 2000. The findings suggest that residents' bonds with nature play a significant role in the perceived justice of Natura 2000.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Katarzyna M. Mikolajczak, Jos Barlow, Alexander C. Lees, Christopher D. Ives, Micha Strack, Oriana Trindade de Almeida, Agnis C. Souza, Frazer Sinclair, Luke Parry
Summary: Inner phenomena, such as personal motivations and values, have a greater impact on people's proconservation attitudes than external factors like socioeconomic or environmental conditions. The results suggest that nurturing biospheric, traditionalistic, and altruistic motivations can enhance environmental stewardship, but addressing material poverty is crucial for improving conservation outcomes. Integrating the inner-outer perspective into conservation thinking and interventions can contribute to both environmental protection and human well-being.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Gabby Salazar, Martha C. Monroe, Catherine Jordan, Nicole M. Ardoin, Thomas H. Beery
Summary: Experiences in nature have various benefits for humans, from improving health and well-being to reducing stress and inspiring creativity. Understanding the relationship between people and nature can enhance environmental concern and engagement in pro-environmental behaviors.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Katarzyna Mikolajczak, Alexander C. Lees, Jos Barlow, Frazer Sinclair, Oriana Trindade de Almeida, Agnis C. Souza, Luke Parry
Summary: The relationship between psychological nature connection and ecological knowledge among colonist farmers in the Brazilian Amazon was investigated. It was found that farmers are capable of forming strong connections with nature, even with limited knowledge of local biodiversity. The complex and context-dependent relationship between ecological knowledge and nature connection highlights the importance of not assuming that changing one would automatically affect the other.
Article
Ecology
Ella Furness
Summary: This research explores the potential of ecological restoration in enabling reconnections with nature. It suggests that hands-on restoration work can create positive emotional experiences and deepen the intimate connection with nature. Additionally, it highlights the importance of emotional labor, educational techniques, and tasks in shaping the relationship between humans and nature.
RESTORATION ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Marcus A. H. Chua, Audrey Tan, Luis Roman Carrasco
Summary: The study found that some species or taxa awareness days can successfully raise public awareness, increase information-seeking behavior, and promote conservation actions. However, not all awareness days are equally successful, with some leaning towards more popular species or taxa showing better results.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Matthias Winfried Kleespies, Tina Braun, Paul Wilhelm Dierkes, Volker Wenzel
Summary: This study modified an established scale for connection to nature to meet the needs of children with cognitive limitations. The developed illustrated scale was found to measure the connection to nature with similar accuracy as the original scale, providing an effective measuring instrument for people with learning difficulties.
Article
Ecology
Rose Macaulay, Kate Lee, Katherine Johnson, Kathryn Williams
Summary: Research suggests that heightened individual engagement in nature can improve psychological benefits. This article explores how engagement in nature supports psychological restoration and connection with nature through the framework of mindfulness, identifying perceptual sensitivity, decentering, and nonreactivity as key mechanisms.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Muddassar Khan, Muhammad Siddique, Muhammad Yasir, Muhammad Imran Qureshi, Nohman Khan, Muhammad Zulqarnain Safdar
Summary: Ecotourism is a comprehensive alternative approach that combines economic development, environmental protection, and community well-being. Pakistan's ecotourism industry has significant growth potential, but it also faces challenges related to visitor behavior such as pollution and wildlife disturbance. Previous studies suggest the need to increase tourist knowledge and responsibility towards ecotourism behavior. Digital marketing strategies can be used to encourage ecotourism behavior.
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Anna Vilborg Einarsdottir, Guorun Helgadottir
Summary: Nature conservation is crucial for sustainable tourism development in Iceland, as it is the main attraction for travelers. However, the current focus on logistics rather than providing enjoyable and educational nature experiences by less competent guides shows a neglect of this important aspect. The study suggests that more emphasis should be placed on experience design and promoting nature conservation in professional guide education, guide community, and by tour operators.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Anthony Lamb, Tom Finch, James W. Pearce-Higgins, Malcolm Ausden, Andrew Balmford, Claire Feniuk, Graham Hirons, Dario Massimino, Rhys E. Green
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Joelene Hughes, Chris De Ruyck, Tobit Emmens, Richard B. Bradbury, Rebecca Jefferson
JOURNAL OF INTERPROFESSIONAL CARE
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zareen Pervez Bharucha, Netta Weinstein, Dave Watson, Steffen Boehm
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Andrew K. Przybylski, Amy Orben, Netta Weinstein
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2020)
Article
Ornithology
Sophia C. Cooke, Andrew Balmford, Alison Johnston, Dario Massimino, Stuart E. Newson, Paul F. Donald
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Tom Finch, Rhys E. Green, Dario Massimino, Will J. Peach, Andrew Balmford
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2020)
Editorial Material
Veterinary Sciences
Pete Smith, Andrew Balmford
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Marco Boeri, Tim A. Stojanovic, Lucy J. Wright, Niall H. K. Burton, Neal Hockley, Richard B. Bradbury
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
R. H. Field, G. M. Buchanan, A. Hughes, P. Smith, R. B. Bradbury
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Richard B. Bradbury, Stuart H. M. Butchart, Brendan Fisher, Francine M. R. Hughes, Lisa Ingwall-King, Michael A. MacDonald, Jennifer C. Merriman, Kelvin S. -H. Peh, Anne-Sophie Pellier, David H. L. Thomas, Rosie Trevelyan, Andrew Balmford
Summary: This study synthesizes data from 62 sites worldwide and finds that benefits from conservation and restoration often outweigh private ones, and these benefits rise with the social cost of carbon.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Tom Bradfer-Lawrence, Tom Finch, Richard B. Bradbury, Graeme M. Buchanan, Andrew Midgley, Rob H. Field
Summary: Many national governments have included nature-based solutions in their emission reduction plans, but uncertainties remain regarding feasibility and consequences of their deployment. The United Kingdom case study examined the potential of three terrestrial NbS, with peatland restoration showing the greatest climate change mitigation potential. However, the overall contribution of these NbS to the UK's net zero emissions target is relatively modest.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Psychology, Social
Joshua Moreton, Caitlin S. S. Kelly, Gillian M. M. Sandstrom
Summary: When people face difficult life events, they benefit from receiving support, which can come from a variety of sources, including acquaintances. However, providing support can be challenging for weak tie supporters who doubt their ability to be effective. This paper explores the importance of social interactions and offers advice to encourage potential supporters to reach out, with the goal of expanding support for those experiencing difficult life events.
SOCIAL AND PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY COMPASS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mina Samangooei, Ralph Saull, Netta Weinstein
Summary: This study explored individuals' relationships with nature during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically when they were alone in solitude. The results showed that natural spaces were crucial to positive solitude experiences and allowed for rest, rejuvenation, stress relief, and reflective thought. Being in local natural spaces also facilitated a transition from solitude to social connection, promoting a sense of balance. Additionally, solitude in nature, influenced by changing weather, provided participants with a new perspective and increased species solidarity. These findings highlight the importance of accessing nature for well-being and have implications for built environments.
Article
Psychology, Social
Mitchell J. Callan, Joshua Moreton, Gethin Hughes
Summary: The study found that people tend to spatially link others' immoral actions and bad outcomes together, and this link is mediated by the perceived deservingness of the outcome. This phenomenon is not solely due to the perceived similarity of events.
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PERSONALITY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Maya Al-Khouja, Netta Weinstein, Nicole Legate
Summary: This study examined the impact of social support on the mental health of individuals with a stigmatised identity as LGB. Results indicated that support for self-expression from families was most crucial in parent, friend, and romantic relationships.
PSYCHOLOGY & SEXUALITY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Alfonso Balmori
Summary: This article discusses the potential negative effects of radio tagging on wild animals. While it is a valuable technique for gathering information, it is important to be aware of and study the possible issues it may cause to ensure the well-being of the animals.
JOURNAL FOR NATURE CONSERVATION
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
D. F. Castillo, N. C. Caruso
Summary: Understanding the distribution and ecological niche of hog-nosed skunks is crucial for their conservation. This study used species occurrence records and environmental variables to estimate suitable areas and key factors influencing their distribution. The results showed that temperature and tree presence are important variables. Additionally, areas of high habitat suitability for hog-nosed skunks are underrepresented in protected areas.
JOURNAL FOR NATURE CONSERVATION
(2024)
