Increasing tree cover may be like a 'superfood' for community mental health

20 August 2019 by Gill mclaren

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A recent Australian study suggests, that ?green space? especially trees, enhances mental health. Adults with 30% or more of their neighbourhood covered in some form of tree canopy had 31% lower odds of developing psychological distress. The same amount of tree cover was linked to 33% lower odds of developing fair to poor general health.https://theconversation.com/increasing-tree-cover-may-be-like-a-superfood-for-community-mental-health-119930

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