Young people’s mental health bolstered by nature projects, report says
by Damian Carrington Environment editor from on (#64XYT)
Participants in 33m scheme that improved 3,000 community spaces note confidence and wellbeing boost
Young people's mental health, self-confidence and employability were boosted by participation in nature projects across the UK, according to a report on a 33m programme.
More than 128,000 people aged 11 to 24 took part in the Our Bright Future scheme. The 31 projects improved 3,000 community spaces and created 350 nature-rich areas, from a vandalised churchyard in Hull to a rewilded quarry in County Down. The programme was led by the Wildlife Trusts and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.
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