Childhood experiences of woodlands and adult environmental attitudes and behaviours

There is mounting evidence about the benefits of childhood nature experience for promoting adult pro-environmental attitudes or behaviours, but there has been no review about the specific contribution of trees, woodlands, or forests, which this rapid evidence review seeks to address. We identified and reviewed 15 relevant studies, seven of which found a positive association between childhood experience and positive perceptions, attitudes or behaviours relating to trees, woodlands or forests. We discuss the implications of the findings and evidence gaps for policy and practice.