Spending time in nature has always been important, but now it's an essential part of coping with the pandemic
- Written by Catherine Knight, Senior Research Associate, Institute for Governance and Policy Studies, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Time spent in green spaces has been shown to mental and physical well-being.Shutterstock/vsop, CC BY-SAThe COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of green spaces and urban parks, especially during periods of lockdown.
Even a short walk, an ocean view or a picnic by a river can leave us feeling...





