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Make Space For Nature
NatureScot presents podcasts that celebrate Scotland's nature and landscapes. In each episode you'll find numerous ways to connect with - and protect - our amazing natural world. We want to inspire everyone to join the fight against climate change and reverse nature loss. Immerse yourself and #MakeSpaceForNature in your life. www.nature.scot
Make Space For Nature
Mountain Biking Trail Therapy: Our Natural Health Service in practice, with Paul MacFarlane
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NatureScot
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Season 2
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Episode 13
In this special episode for Green Health Week, Fiona Leith and I chat to Paul MacFarlane, Mountain Bike Trail Therapy Leader with Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland, part of Scottish Cycling.
Trail Therapy is an innovative project, supported by NatureScot and partners, using mountain biking and contact with nature to help people suffering from mental ill-health. He explains the positive impact it’s having on participant’s mental and physical health, and suggests ways we can all benefit from making space for nature.
More reading:
Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland Mountain Bike Trail Therapy
NatureScot Our Natural Health Service
Benefits of Green Health
Green Health Partnerships