Better Walking Trail Provision Necessary on the island of Ireland to Improve Mental Health and Wellbeing. Access to Countryside and Natural Environment Required
We don't have the safeguards in place to protect water quality from agri intensification- the regs aren't fit for purpose- they're often not evidence based, & this is compounded by lack of enforcement.
Who is ultimately responsible? I see a collective lack of accountability.
Enjoyed a new conference format… leading a ‘walkshop’ on determining the social value of trails and greenspace with Shanna Rice @NationalTrustNI. We walked a stunning route along trails on the slopes of Slieve Donard while having lots of discussion with #ORNIConf23 participants.
👇replace primary school homework with activities that enhance physical and mental health - YES PLEASE
(although it's good to encourage reading for pleasure and reading together)
Skeptical of its €15-million price tag, officials commissioned a cost-benefit analysis for this cycling bridge over the Maas.
Considering public health, travel times, road safety/maintenance, noise/air pollution and tourism; it will save society €114-million over its lifetime.
ICYMI: Seeing is believing so, here you go. Earth’s long-term warming trend is clear as day. The past 8 years (collectively) were the warmest since record-keeping began in 1880. This. Is. Why. We. Need. Climate. Action. Now.
@NITouristBoard@MargaretCan@BelTel_Business John maybe if we had better walking infrastructure instead of the make do with what we got, preferably along a footpath at the side of a road, if your lucky, facilities that we currently have, then we might attract more tourism from uk and RoI.
@DanRavenEllison what is the extent of the project? Animation shows Britain and Ireland! Would be great to extend project to NI and ROI to improve access!
We're creating a network of walking routes that connect all of Great Britain’s towns and cities.
Up for helping?
#SlowWays is now live > https://t.co/a7SJJ5Im3X 📣
Thanks to Jess Mountfield and Jo Riley for volunteering to make this animation for us. 💚
Where will you go? 🐌
@AwayAWeeWalk The NHS didn’t provide that meal. That is the 🇺🇸 land of the free to clearly eat what you want. You don’t get cheese that colour this side of Atlantic. That meal prob cost $500!
The #EnvironmentBill is back in Parliament today!
We’re calling for it to be amended to improve people’s access to & enjoyment of nature, so that everyone, everywhere can enjoy a #WalkInNature 🥾🍃🌳
Find out more & write to your MP ➡️ https://t.co/IvmTsdYk42
#GreenSpaceForAll