VCE Outdoor & Environmental Studies Resources

Unit Four:The future of human/nature interactions
Area of Study One: Healthy natural environments

The importance of healthy natural environments and biodiversity for the future of individual physical and emotional wellbeing

"The impacts of access to 'nature' on inner city high rise residents' quality of life"
This research paper from Deakin University provides deomnstrates the importance of the natural environment to human health and wellbeing.

"The health benefits of contact with nature in a park context"
This literature review by Deakin University in partnership with Parks Victorian provides evidence for the positive value of access to nature for human health, wellbeing and development.

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