Using a conceptual model focused on purposes, aims, content, pedagogy, outcomes, and
barriers, we review and interpret literature on two forms of outdoor learning: Forest Schools …

There is growing interest in nature-based interventions (NBI) to improve human health and
wellbeing. An important nascent area is exploring the potential of outdoor therapies to treat …

The article reports on a recent survey of 334 settings in a county in the South West of
England and five case studies exploring current practice and aspirations for learning …

This paper outlines the role that Forest School can play in children's development. With over
100 Forest Schools in England, 20 in Scotland and 20 in Wales, this concept is growing …

There is concern that children are becoming disengaged from the natural environment and
are not being afforded the opportunities to play in such environments. To examine children's …

This paper reports research that explores the relationship between approaches to the
'design'of outdoor play spaces and the play value of these spaces. The paper starts by …

Names: Barton, Jo, editor. Title: Green exercise: linking nature, health and well-being/edited
by Jo Barton, Rachel Bragg, Carly Wood and Jules Pretty. Description: London; New York …

This paper presents a longitudinal mixed methods study tracking 11 children (aged 5–7 on
entry), defined as disadvantaged in multiple ways, ie social, behavioural and economic …

This paper draws on three related empirical studies in the South West of England: a survey
of outdoor experiential learning opportunities, examining attitudes, practice and aspirations …

Forest School, a distinctive form of outdoor learning, was suggested to have a beneficial
impact on the involved children. The purpose of this paper is to systematically locate and …