Mind, Body, Leaf: The Psychological Benefits of an Urban Forest

The Urban Forestry Administration is undertaking a concerted effort to help you understand these impacts – from the psychological to the communal – and how to maximize their potential in your own life. 

The following are a few of the more notable findings:

• Girls with a home view of nature score higher on tests of concentration and self-discipline
• Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) symptoms in children are relieved after spending time in nature; the greener the setting, the more the relief
• Trees ease poverty burden in inner cities
• In an inner city neighborhood, the green the residence, the lower the crime
• Aggression and violence are reduced with nature nearby
• Usable green spaces entice neighbors outdoors on a regular basis, where they build ties to one another

Program at a Glance

Program Title: Mind, Body, Leaf: The Psychological Benefits of an Urban Forest
Providing Agency: District Department of Transportation
Office: Urban Forestry Administration (UFA)
Type: Outreach and Education
Location: 2000 14th Street, NW, 5th Floor Washington, DC 20009

Goals

To shed light on the many ways trees can benefit us psychologically.

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