The connection between people, nature and wellbeing in Wellington, Part 1
February 2020
New research shows health benefits for Wellington’s backyard trappers – time spent involved in backyard and reserve trapping is improving the health of Wellingtonians.
Researcher Dr Danielle Shanahan from Zealandia’s Centre for People and Nature surveyed 1200 Wellington residents, and found that levels of depression, anxiety and stress are lower in people who spend more time in natural spaces.