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Natural landscapes and the access to the social interactions, hobbies, and activities they offer such as walking and photography have become a lifeline for many. Areas like the New Forest National Park serve as a tangible link to the environment and foster active lifestyles. These are proven to have long-lasting benefits for people – particularly those … Continued
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The benefits of time spent outdoors, in nature, and actively socialising have long been recognised by health experts. That’s not to mention the people whose lives have been improved through Green Social Prescribing. This idea builds on the fact that access to green and blue spaces – like we have in the New Forest – … Continued
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Learning new skills, meeting new people, and giving back to the community and environment around you are just some of the benefits commonly linked to volunteering. The positives go far beyond this, however, as the New Forest’s National Park NHS Fellows have already highlighted during their time in the Forest. In fact, volunteering, as an … Continued
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Doctors Laura Pridmore and Jennifer Wyllie have reached a six-month milestone as National Park NHS Wellbeing Fellows in the New Forest, having set out at the end of summer 2024 to boost the mental and physical wellbeing of those in the Forest and its surrounding areas. The aim of the fellowship is the promotion of Green … Continued
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The New Forest is a wonderfully unique area that needs protecting for future generations. It takes a whole team of people to make sure this ancient landscape is properly maintained and safeguarded – and that includes our New Forest Ambassadors. The New Forest Ambassador scheme was created in partnership with the New Forest National Park … Continued