Data has confirmed what many suspected: nature and green spaces have been a big comfort during lockdown.
More than 40% of people say nature, wildlife and visiting local green spaces have been even more important to their well-being since the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions began.
The percentages have remained stable throughout the Covid-19 pandemic according to the Government's advisor for the natural environment, Natural England.
Numerous surveys from bodies such as Natural England have shown that people felt time in nature supported their mental and physical well-being during lockdowns.
In a review of surveys and data on the role of nature and green spaces in the past year, the Office for National Statistics said shifts in personal behaviour and corporate attitudes could mean that the UK, post-lockdown, will value and interact with nature on a much greater scale than before the Covid-19 pandemic.
"What we do not know yet is whether the changes brought on by lockdown will be a temporary trend or a new way of life" it said.
Given that the UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world with the decrease and extinction of biodiversity an extremely concerning issue, let's hope the trend towards more interest in nature, wildlife and the environment will continue and see many more people committed to protection and conservation causes and campaigns.
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