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Studies show that contact with nature reduces the activity of the amygdala, a region of the brain linked to intense emotions, stress and anxiety.
The detailed ledger will help historians reconstruct the poet’s beloved farm as it was when he and his family first lived in it.
A technology arms war is escalating as high-tech thieves attempt to steal expensive equipment from farmers.
Don’t just let idyllic representations of life in the country seduce you. Making a successful move depends on ensuring the place you have chosen is a good match for your values and needs.
Our research suggests there is much to learn from mountain bikers on the fragile connections between humans and nature.
Perhaps this crisis will focus minds on the problems caused by neglecting rural areas.
The great walker and poet can give us much to ponder and marvel at on our daily jaunts
The words used to describe the natural world are dwindling - some are even being hijacked and given modern new meanings.
A new meta-analysis of 39 studies from around the world reveals a major disadvantage.
New director-general Helen McGrady is looking to cities for a ‘radical’ future at the National Trust.
The so-called ‘Mamils’ are looking for good mental health – not a chance to relive their youth.
Literary and artistic engagements have helped to shape the region into the iconic landscape it is today.
Why politicians need to stop playing politics with animals, and start taking their welfare seriously.
New study: it’s a case of use them, or lose them.
Under new government funding proposals, village schools could soon become a thing of the past.
What happens when you find yourself homeless in the countryside?
There’s something in the air that actually has health benefits when you take time to walk among the plants and trees. What that is exactly is still being studied by scientists.
Wealthy commuters, retirees and second home owners are pricing locals out of the villages they grew up in.
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