"Hating nature, as the Anthropocene clears its throat…"
On the chainsawing of the tree in the Sycamore Gap, on Hadrian's Wall...
"Hating nature, as the Anthropocene clears its throat…"
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Norway is gearing up for 2025, which is designated as a year of friluftsliv, literally translated as “free-air life”.
Henrik Ibsen used it to convey a spiritual connection with nature. To modern Norwegians, it means participating in outdoor activities, but also has a deeper sense of de-stressing in nature and sharing in a common culture. Could this outdoor life hold the key to Norwegians’ health and happiness? Walk in a park, hike in the forest, kayak a loch, ski in the mountains, pick berries or simply sit in the woods. 25% of Norwegians stayed outside overnight in the past year. Friluftsliv is beneficial to physical health because it often involves exercise, but the mental benefits are just as important. Studies show that being in green spaces helps reduce anxiety and improve cognition. Love nature. “Sit on a rock, listen to the birds, look around and try to root again.” Leave no trace. Today is the autumn equinox, welcoming the season of golden hues, crisp light, and incredible stargazing. It's the perfect time of year to get into the forest and find inspiration in wild nature. Thanks to Grant Willoughby for this spectacular photo of Glen Affric.
SCOTLAND: The Big Picture @ScotlandTBP
Few trees support as much biodiversity as #Aspen, giving it an important role as a keystone species. It's home to a wide range of insects - some of which are rare or threatened and depend entirely on aspen to live - as well as fungi, lichens and mosses. Hundreds of communities around the US will share more than $1bn in federal money to help them plant and maintain trees under a federal program that is intended to reduce extreme heat, benefit health and improve access to nature.
The tree planting efforts will be focused on marginalized areas in all 50 states as well as Washington DC, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and some tribal nations. |
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