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Spending time in forests is good for our mental, physical and social wellbeing. So how do we continue to experience the wellbeing benefits of trees and forests whilst following the important Government advice to stay safe and stay home? Well the good news is that recent research suggests that connection with nature is more important for mental wellbeing than simple exposure to nature. Nature connectedness describes our emotional and relationship with nature. Research shows that people who are connected to nature, rather than simply exposed to nature, have better wellbeing and are more likely to do things that benefit nature.

To keep the kids busy, here are our top 7 activities you can do at home over the Easter weekend. Although Easter is usually a great time to get together with loved ones to enjoy the joys of spring, this year we need to stay home and stay safe. But don’t worry, we’re here to bring the trees to you! 

Learn what it takes to respond to the climate and ecological crises that have exposed the need to reforest our landscapes on a dramatic scale. 

Discover how we return missing species to our landscapes.

Are you bored of staring at the gym wall? Swap the treadmill for the trail this year, and try out these 13 forest running routes.

Once common in English woodlands, the pine marten became virtually extinct. But things are now looking up for these charming mammals.

Find out what our young eagles have been up over the past few months in this guest blog from Steve Egerton-Read, our White-Tailed Eagle Project Officer on the Isle of Wight.

Find out about our writer in the forest residency from Tiffany Francis-Baker