A tip of the hat to a new reader for this summary of studies investigating the physiological health outcomes of direct outdoor nature experiences. It is wonderfully exhaustive and worth your time.
The authors noted "Most of the studies were conducted in
Japan, based on quite small samples, predominantly with male students
as participants..." so additional studies are absolutely needed. Perhaps the authors should contact Hoshino Resorts Oirase Keiryu Hotel, they've organized moss viewing expeditions, mostly attended by women. And it's gaining in popularity, they've gone from 5 to 8 trips in three years!
Or maybe give government officials in Melbourne, Australia a call. Email addresses (!) have been set-up for trees and correspondence, love letters, actually, are pouring in for the cherished, leafy behemoths. Perhaps the writers can fill out a survey or participate in a study detailing how they feel about nature?
A sample:
To: Algerian Oak, Tree ID 1032705
2 February 2015
Dear Algerian oak,
Thank you for giving us oxygen.
Thank you for being so pretty.
I don't know where I'd be without you to extract my carbon dioxide.
(I would probably be in heaven) Stay strong, stand tall amongst the
crowd.
You are the gift that keeps on giving.
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