…is the sheer beauty of nature and the pleasure of being surrounded by the natural stuff, most days, every day.
Even though as the weather’s changing there is something very powerful about being out and amongst the natural world. It’s a recognized phenomenon, known as the “biophillic effect”; the positive impact that physical and visual contact with nature can have on our health and wellbeing. A good walk in the woods, an afternoon spent gardening, or the sight of some well-tended office greenery can have the same impact. ‘Course, we’re not psychologists… But it is remarkable how much nature can lift the spirits. Here’s selection of the great tree-related wonders of nature we’ve witnessed over the last few months.