Connecting young people with nature: Benefits for biodiversity, mental health and social connection

Background  Time in nature can provide many benefits to young people and can positively influence their mental health. However it has been found that adolescents typically spend far less time in nature than either younger children or adults.  In parallel, emerging research has noted the conflicting impacts from the benefits of connecting with nature and…

Landcare-led Resilience Project

Revegetation Expressions of Interest – Now Closed The Landcare-Led Resilience Project sought expressions of interest to establish approximately 16 revegetation sites over the 2023/2024 period. These sites contribute to demonstrating techniques to make revegetation more resilient to climate challenges and improve farm business resilience. Techniques explored include varying site preparation methods, planting densities, species mixes,…