People and Nature Survey Analysis: Findings Report.
Abstract
The purpose of this exercise was to provide additional insight to the previously published annual reports in the following areas: Ethnic minority groups' engagement with nature; How individuals with a disability/health condition engage with nature; Environmental attitudes and behaviours; And gardening behaviours and actions taken to improve biodiversity in gardens. One of the key findings of the analysis of ethnic minority groups' engagement with nature was that Black or Black British adults, and in particular women and those aged 65+, are least likely to visit green and natural space. Analysis into how individuals with a disability / health condition engage with nature found that, those whose disabilities or health condition had the greatest impact took fewer visits to green and natural space overall (and were also more likely to regard their visits as 'exceptional' rather than 'routine'). Adults reported pro-environmental attitudes towards nature, and overall this has not changed over time; however, attitudes among those aged 65+ do seem to be decreasing slightly. Finally, analysis into gardening behaviours and biodiversity found that, while to some extent survey respondents see their gardens or outdoor spaces as a place for nature, this generally came second to seeing it as a place for personal wellbeing.