Affect or emotion for nature can prime environmentally friendly attitudes and behaviors, but
for one's love of nature to grow she must physically experience and communicate about …

The sense of place is a multidimensional construct that evokes an emotional commitment to
a specific geographic setting. It can be a crucial aspect of cultural ecosystem services. While …

Loneliness and social isolation are increasingly recognized as important challenges of our
times. Inspired by research hinting at beneficial effects of interacting with nature on social …

National parks are key for conserving biodiversity and supporting people's well‐being.
However, anthropogenic pressures challenge the existence of national parks and their …

Beyond the myriad ecological, economic and cultural values they provide, parks provide a
touchstone to the natural world and in an increasingly urbanized and hectic society they are …

Users' preferences and values in urban parks is important information for establishing social
marketing strategies and therefore policymakers to consider. This study investigates the …

Given the value of natural environments for climate change solutions and human health,
public support for preserving and restoring natural ecosystems is important. One avenue to …

A person's health and wellbeing are contingent on the amount of social support that they
receive. Similarly, experiencing nature has been shown to improve people's health and …

Facing shrinking budgets and increasing urban development pressures, natural resource
professionals are challenged to ensure urban green spaces remain a planning priority for …

An important predictor of pro-environmental attitudes and behavior is connectedness to
nature. However, current research lacks consensus on how to effectively cultivate it in …