Children are keen for more time in nature

CALLS FOR A CHANGE IN LAW AS SURVEY REVEALS LIMITATIONS TO ACCESSING GREEN SPACES

CHILDREN want more time in nature and parents are calling on the government to achieve its goal of providing access to green space within a 15 minute walk, according to a new survey.

The study, by First News and the National Trust, shows just over three quarters (76 per cent) of children asked said they want to spend more time in nature, but nearly twothirds (63 per cent) of parents only take them once a week or less - citing accessibility as the main barrier

The results come as the National Trust and First News renew their call on the government to enshrine in law their ambition to ensure everyone has access to green or blue space within a 15-minute walk.

National Trust director general Hilary McGrady said: "The benefits of ensuring access to nature is plain to see, but there is unequal access to it.