How much do we really know about the natural world in which we live? How much importance do we attach to the natural world in which we live, and how much effort do we put into understanding it? Are we able to identify trees, to distinguish between bird songs, to recognise wild plants…?

Learning about nature is important – for one, we need this knowledge to be able to live in it as harmoniously and respectfully as possible. But research shows that spending time in nature and better understanding it can also reduce our stress, improve our mood and increase our overall satisfaction with life.

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