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There is growing activity and interest in nature-based community initiatives around the United Kingdom, which help people connect with each other, their local areas, and with the natural world. Such…

The need for evidence-based practice in health care is now well accepted. Best practice is likely to change over time with the emergence of new research evidence and may be influenced by other…

The soils of five potted plants cultivated within a hospital were investigated for the presence of fungal opportunistic pathogens of humans. A total of 16 potentially pathogenic species were isolated,…

If you missed our Tree Week talks about planting tree on healthcare sites, you can watch them again on the NHS Forest website. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the…

The NHS Forest recently worked with theRSK groupto develop a myth-busting resource around tree planting. Many people think urban trees are a problem that is best avoided, but this new resource shows…

ONS publishes the UK natural capital accounts for 2024 The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published the estimates of the financial and societal value of natural resources to people in the…

Food and catering account for 6% of the NHS carbon footprint, so increasing sustainability of food in healthcare settings is a priority. The work described in this paper targeted reduction of beef…

The ‘Garden for the Future’ project aimed to redesign an outdated, inaccessible and underused outdoor play area at the Great North Children’s Hospital in Newcastle. The project was sparked by a young…

Project completed as part of the South Health Campus, Alberta Health Services Green Team Competition, 2024 Team members Julia MacLaren (Wellness Kitchen Consultant, South Health…

How much space is really needed for trees to establish without damaging adjacent buildings or paved areas? Which species are best suited in a compact space? In this resource we will reveal the answers…