Developing a countryside for health and wellbeing

 

26^th and 27^th January 2006

What was the event?

The potential of the countryside to contribute to health and wellbeing is increasingly recognised.

This conference considered the results of the most recent research undertaken in the field of of countryside recreation and health and wellbeing including:

• Benefits and costs
• How much activity is underway
• Case studies of best practice across UK and Ireland
• Lessons to be learnt from current projects and initiatives
• Most effect way forward for partnership working.

Conference flyer ^(PDF-214K)

Liz O'Brien of Forest Research presented:

"Case study: Chopwell Wood health project and evaluation report"

Who was the event suitable for?

Anyone interested in promoting the use of the natural environment as a resource for health and wellbeing, in particular representatives from local and central government organisations.

Where did the event take place?

Four Seasons Hotel
Carlingford
County Louth
Ireland

Contact?

For further information about this conference:

Sylvia Watson
Office Manager
Countryside Access and Activities Network
The Stableyard
Barnnett's Demesne
Upper Malone Road
Belfast BT9 5PB

Tel: 028 9030 3930
Email: sylvia@countrysiderecreation.com