Natural spaces on Hayling Island

@Caroline Harvey by ‘clean’ I mean not polluted by sewage and not full of rubbish and litter. By ‘wild nature’ I mean outdoor spaces that are not pruned, manicured, chosen and maintained to perfection by humans. I’m talking about natural environments like wooded areas, meadows, tracks and the sea front. They are important for children because accesses to ‘clean wild nature’ is good for mental health. It decreases levels of stress, anxiety and depression. It encourages good levels of active exercise which in turn decreases obesity and other health issues like heart disease. It also connects people to nature and in turn fosters a respect for animals and the environment. It teaches them that life is not all about consuming, building and taking. And that not everything has to cost money you can just go for a walk in nature and be for filled.