Are You in "Green Place Poverty"?

A quarter of people living in towns and cities suffer from "green place poverty", with easy access to fewer than three parks or countryside areas, according to the National Trust.

The National Trust said many members of the public were missing out on access to the natural world, despite its importance to people's quality of life. Coastlines and beaches, parks and wild open spaces are all highly valued for fresh air and space, relaxation and to see wildlife.

A poll of 1,000 people by Opinion Leader for the Trust found that across England, Wales and Northern Ireland one in eight said they had access to two or fewer green spaces. In urban areas the number rose to one in four, and among black and ethnic minority groups the figure was one in three.

Online surveys of 1,200 people on the National Trust website found 98% of people thought having green spaces near them was important to their quality of life.

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