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Social and economic benefits of learning in natural environments: A study of learning outside the classroom in natural environments (LINE) in primary school settings to provide a forecast of social value.

Published online: 06 Jan 2023

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Wadley, N.

Content type: Reports

This report provides a forecast of the potential social impact of 'learning outside the classroom in natural environments' (LINE) in primary school se...

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Teaching, learning and play in the outdoors: a survey of provision in Scotland in 2022.

Published online: 25 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Mannion, G. & Ramjan, C. & McBicol, S. & Sowerby, M. & Lambert, P.

Content type: Reports

This report provides an in-depth picture on outdoor teaching, learning and play provisions in early years and in primary schools in Scotland in 2022, ...

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NatureScot Research Report 1363 - Exploring engagement with Dundee Wee Forests and green spaces.

Published online: 24 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Ward, K. & Beresford-Dey, M. & Frediani, K. & Lakin, E.

Content type: Reports

This report explores how Dundee schools and medical practices engage with Wee Forests-small, biodiverse woodlands planted under the national Wee Fores...

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School garden and instructional interventions foster children's interest in nature.

Published online: 09 Jul 2024

Authors: Kong ChuWei & Chen Jin

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Children's interest in nature is crucial for their understanding and appreciation of the natural environment, as well as for their mental health and b...

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Not just having fun: experiential-learning-based school field trips improved local children's mental models of the mangrove nature reserve in Shenzhen, China.

Published online: 12 Oct 2023

Authors: Wu Meng & Zhang WeiZhe & Zeng Zhuo & Liu ChiChang & Liu KueiPin

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Nature-based school field trips gained policy support from China governments. However, in a highly exam-oriented education system, schools might be un...

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An experimental investigation of the rate and form of dispersal in grasshoppers.

Published online: 01 Jan 1973

Authors: Aikman, D. & Hewitt, G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

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Response of slugs to unacceptable food items.

Published online: 01 Jan 1982

Authors: Whelan, R. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Each of 2 species of slug ate more of 'unacceptable' plants to which they were not normally exposed in the first trial, but less in a second trial sug...

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An artificial medium for feeding choice experiments with slugs.

Published online: 01 Jan 1982

Authors: Whelan, R. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

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Light in plant stands with horizontal foliage.

Published online: 08 Jan 1972

Authors: Cowan, I. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The equations derived in HbA 39, 371 and 40, 458 for describing light attenuation by horizontal foliage are shown to be in exact agreement....

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Light in plant stands with horizontal foliage.

Published online: 21 Dec 1972

Authors: Cowan, I. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The equations derived in FCA 22, 1481 and 23, 755 for describing light attenuation by horizontal foliage are shown to be in exact agreement. RB....

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