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Over 900,000 tonnes of CO2 are sequestered by habitats across The Mersey Forest

Did you know?

Over 900,000 tonnes of CO2 are sequestered by habitats across The Mersey Forest

Did you know?

Over 900,000 tonnes of CO2 are sequestered by habitats across The Mersey Forest

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‘Exploring the Impact of The Mersey Forest Natural Health Service’

This impact report explores how The Mersey Forest’s Natural Health Service supported mental health, wellbeing and physical health across Cheshire and Merseyside between 2019 and 2024. Produced with researchers from Liverpool John Moores University, it combines academic analysis with participant experiences from a range of nature‑based programmes. The findings show clear improvements in wellbeing, physical activity and social connection, highlighting the role accessible, community‑based nature programmes can play in supporting health and reducing inequalities across the region.

2026

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Natural Health Service Impact Report 2015-2020

This report presents the various health impacts of the Natural Health Service delivery between 2015 and 2020. Showcasing impact data for over 3,000 participants and includes in-depth analysis of the Social Return of Investment for the service.

2022

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Investigating the effectiveness of Forest School sessions on children’s physical activity levels

This is a mixed methods study which followed a sample of 59 child participants from 4 primary schools while taking part in 12 weekly Forest School sessions through the Natural Health Service. The study was conducted by The Mersey Forest in partnership with the Physical Activity Exchange at Liverpool John Moores University.

2013

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