Abstract “Shinrin-yoku”, which can be defined as “taking in the forest atmosphere or forest
bathing”, has been receiving increasing attention in Japan in recent years for its capacity to …

Visiting natural environments could restore health and contribute to human sustainability.
However, the understanding of potential linkages between restoration of visitors and nature …

Residents' views are pertinent in urban-park design and management, yet they are often
ignored. Social-empirical studies could enhance socially relevant park design. As a compact …

Understanding how different cultural and ethnic groups value and use urban parks is crucial
in developing appropriate design and management strategies for urban greenspaces …

In addition to their role as critical ecological resources, the forests and wetlands of urban
parks are integral to the social and psychological well-being of many city residents. In this …

The aims of this study were twofold: to examine the empirical evidence supporting the
positive contribution that a forest environment can make on human psychological health and …

Urban parks and green spaces support a wide array of species and play an important role in
long-term sustainability. This study analyzed the needs and attitudes of citizens towards …

High-density urban living means that urban green spaces are important nodes of contact
with nature. This study examines expected outcomes that motivate people to seek green …

The aim of this study was to investigate whether forest experience had a positive impact on
cognitive function. Cognitive function refers to a person's ability to intellectually process by …

Objectives To evaluate the effect of a forest experience on the levels of depression of
alcoholics. Methods Prior to the study, 92 alcoholics were divided into treatment and control …