This identifies five key questions about public engagement with the natural environment. It summarises our current analysis of research evidence needed to answer them, as the basis for Natural England's social evidence work programme.
The five key questions identified are:
Who uses and doesn't use the natural environment, and why?
What are the qualities of natural places and living things that people value, enjoy and benefit from?
What is the evidence for social benefits arising from engagement with nature?
What role does the natural environment play in influencing behavioural changes?
When we talk about 'engagement' with the natural environment, how should 'engagement' be measured?
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