Read the full report The Adults’ People and Nature
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slide1. Read the full report The Adults’ People and Nature Survey for England (A-PaNS) provides information on how adults experience, think about, and engage with the natural environment.
The Accredited Official Statistics in this publication are based on continuous online data collection between the 1st of April 2022 and the 31st of March 2023.
The weighted percentages shown are representative of the population of England. Each slide will outline the relevant sample size.
The following slides present some of the headline findings. Further information, the project report and data are available here: 25.03.2024 The Adults’ People and Nature Survey for England<br>
slide2. * Sample size 22,417 (April 2022 to March 2023). †12% of respondents selected don’t know or prefer not to say. of adults had visited a green and natural space in the last 14 days of adults reported having not visited a green and natural space in the last 14 days†65% 22% More than six in ten people had visited green and natural spaces in the previous 14 days* GREEN PLACES VISITED Dataset from April 2022 – March 2023<br>
slide3. GREEN PLACES VISITED Urban green spaces (such as a park, field, or playground) were visited by five in ten people in the last month* Green and natural places that people visit†.
Percentage of adults. * Sample size 24,104 (April 2022 to March 2023).
†Respondents were asked: ‘Which of the following type(s) of green and natural spaces have you visited during the last month?’ [Select all that apply]. Answer options not included here are: no visits in the last month, don’t know, prefer not to say, and other. Dataset from April 2022 – March 2023<br>
slide4. TRAVEL TO GREEN & NATURAL SPACES 65% of people agreed that local green spaces were within easy walking distance* *Sample size 24,987 (April 2022 to March 2023).
†Due to rounding, the total disagree does add up to 24%. The missing 1% when totalling up the numbers (24%+10%+65%=99%) is due to ‘don’t know’ answers. DISAGREE 24% AGREE 65% STRONGLY AGREE AGREE STRONGLY DISAGREE NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE DISAGREE Dataset from April 2022 – March 2023<br>
slide5. TRAVEL TO GREEN & NATURAL SPACES Almost two in three journeys (65%) to a natural space were below three miles in travel distance *Sample size 14,715 (April 2022 to March 2023) Distance travelled to green and natural space* 41%
<1 Mile 24%
1-2 Miles 22%
3-10 Miles 12%
>10 Miles 65% Dataset from April 2022 – March 2023<br>
slide6. TRAVEL TO GREEN & NATURAL SPACES The mode of transportation switched from mostly active travel to mostly passive travel* between two- and three-miles travel distance *Responses have been combined to create the ‘Active’ and ‘Passive’ categories of travel. Active travel is comprised of: ‘Bicycle/ mountain bike’, ‘On foot/ walking’ and ‘Mobility aid (such as wheelchair or mobility scooter)’. Passive travel is comprised of ‘Car/van/motorbike’ and ‘Public transport (e.g., train, bus or coach)’. †Sample size 4,443 (April 2022 to March 2023). Distance travelled to green and natural space, and mode of travel* Active travel (on foot, by bike, or by mobility aid) Passive travel (by car, van, motorbike or by public transport) 41%
<1 Mile 24%
1-2 Miles 22%
3-10 Miles 12%
>10 Miles 92% active 61% active 44% active 14% active Dataset from April 2022 – March 2023<br>
slide7. REASONS FOR VISITING GREEN SPACES Getting fresh air and physical health and exercise were the main reasons for people taking a visit to a green and natural space* Reasons for visiting green and natural space†*Sample size 4,450 (April 2022 to March 2023)
†Respondents were asked to select the main three reasons for taking this visit. Answer options subset of the top 5 selections: For physical health and exercise, To get fresh air, For mental health and wellbeing, To walk a dog, To connect to nature / watch wildlife. For physical exercise 56% To get fresh air 51% Dataset from April 2022 – March 2023<br>
slide8. BENEFITS OF VISITING GREEN AND NATURAL SPACES For people who had visited a green and natural space in the last 14 days: *Sample size 14,715 (April 2022 to March 2023). agreed that spending time outdoors was good for their physical health* agreed that spending time outdoors was good for their mental health * 92% 91% Dataset from April 2022 – March 2023<br>
slide9. BARRIERS TO VISITING GREEN AND NATURAL SPACE The most common reason cited for not spending free time outside was bad/poor weather *Respondents were asked What was the main reason or reasons for not spending free time outdoors in the last 14 days? Answer options subset: Bad / poor weather, Poor physical health, Busy at home, Busy at work, Stayed at home to stop coronavirus spreading / Government restrictions
 †Sample size 7,702 (April 2022 to March 2023) WEATHER BUSY AT HOME HEALTH COVID BUSY AT WORK Reasons for not visiting green and natural space in the last 14 days†36%
Bad / poor weather 22%
Too busy at home 22%
Poor physical health 21%
Too busy with work/family commitments 6%
To stop coronavirus spreading/ Government restrictions Dataset from April 2022 – March 2023<br>
slide10. BARRIERS TO VISITING GREEN AND NATURAL SPACE The top five concerns or worries about visiting green and natural spaces for people that had not visited green and natural spaces in the previous 14 days* *Just under a third of people (32%) said they did not have any concerns or worries. Only a subset (top 5) of concerns or worries are presented here. More information on the questionnaire is available here – download the pdf and search for question M2B_Q4A for a full list of concerns and worries that were asked about.
†Sample size 7,702 (April 2022 to March 2023) DARK FACILITIES ASB ISOLATED CRIME Top five concerns about visiting green and natural space†24%
Visiting after dark 24%
Lack of facilities 24%
Anti-social behaviour 17%
Fear of crime 15%
Being on my own/ isolated Dataset from April 2022 – March 2023<br>
slide11. QUALITY OF LOCAL NATURAL SPACES More people thought the quality of local green and natural spaces had improved rather than reduced* * Sample size 24,987 (April 2022 to March 2023). REDUCED QUALITY NO CHANGE IMPROVED QUALITY 22% 42% 36% Dataset from April 2022 – March 2023<br>
slide12. PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT People undertook a range of household, gardening, and broader lifestyle behaviours that are positive for the environment Actions people take to protect the environment†* Only a subset of actions have been presented. More information on the questionnaire is available here.Â
†Sample size 5,028 (April 2022 to March 2023). 79% 75% Brought own shopping bags Switched off appliances 81% Recycled Dataset from April 2022 – March 2023<br>
slide13. PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT Most people ranked climate change, plastic pollution, and the decline or extinction of animal and plant life as the environmental issues they are most concerned about* Environmental issues people are most concerned about†*Sample size 5,028 (April 2022 to March 2023).
†Respondents were asked to pick the four issues that they are most concerned about: Answer options subset: Climate change, Plastic pollution, Decline or extinction of animal and plant life, Pollution of rivers, lakes and ground water, Pollution of the sea, Building on green and natural spaces, Growing amount of waste. 49% 41% 40% Climate change Plastic pollution Extinction of animal & plant life Dataset from April 2022 – March 2023<br>
slide14. Read the full report The following slides present some of the headline findings. Further information, the project report and data are available here: Where to find out more? Links to further information
More background on A-PaNS:
The People and Nature Surveys for England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For the full content of the questionnaire (the actual questionnaire questions asked):
The People and Nature Survey For England - PANS001 (naturalengland.org.uk)Â
For the data viewer:
natural-england.shinyapps.io/People_and_Nature_Data_Viewer/Â
User Hub:
Welcome to the People and Nature Survey (arcgis.com) If you have questions about The People and Nature Surveys for England, contact people_and_nature@naturalengland.org.uk.<br>
The Accredited Official Statistics in this publication are based on continuous online data collection between the 1st of April 2022 and the 31st of March 2023.
The weighted percentages shown are representative of the population of England. Each slide will outline the relevant sample size.
The following slides present some of the headline findings. Further information, the project report and data are available here: 25.03.2024 The Adults’ People and Nature Survey for England<br>
slide2. * Sample size 22,417 (April 2022 to March 2023). †12% of respondents selected don’t know or prefer not to say. of adults had visited a green and natural space in the last 14 days of adults reported having not visited a green and natural space in the last 14 days†65% 22% More than six in ten people had visited green and natural spaces in the previous 14 days* GREEN PLACES VISITED Dataset from April 2022 – March 2023<br>
slide3. GREEN PLACES VISITED Urban green spaces (such as a park, field, or playground) were visited by five in ten people in the last month* Green and natural places that people visit†.
Percentage of adults. * Sample size 24,104 (April 2022 to March 2023).
†Respondents were asked: ‘Which of the following type(s) of green and natural spaces have you visited during the last month?’ [Select all that apply]. Answer options not included here are: no visits in the last month, don’t know, prefer not to say, and other. Dataset from April 2022 – March 2023<br>
slide4. TRAVEL TO GREEN & NATURAL SPACES 65% of people agreed that local green spaces were within easy walking distance* *Sample size 24,987 (April 2022 to March 2023).
†Due to rounding, the total disagree does add up to 24%. The missing 1% when totalling up the numbers (24%+10%+65%=99%) is due to ‘don’t know’ answers. DISAGREE 24% AGREE 65% STRONGLY AGREE AGREE STRONGLY DISAGREE NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE DISAGREE Dataset from April 2022 – March 2023<br>
slide5. TRAVEL TO GREEN & NATURAL SPACES Almost two in three journeys (65%) to a natural space were below three miles in travel distance *Sample size 14,715 (April 2022 to March 2023) Distance travelled to green and natural space* 41%
<1 Mile 24%
1-2 Miles 22%
3-10 Miles 12%
>10 Miles 65% Dataset from April 2022 – March 2023<br>
slide6. TRAVEL TO GREEN & NATURAL SPACES The mode of transportation switched from mostly active travel to mostly passive travel* between two- and three-miles travel distance *Responses have been combined to create the ‘Active’ and ‘Passive’ categories of travel. Active travel is comprised of: ‘Bicycle/ mountain bike’, ‘On foot/ walking’ and ‘Mobility aid (such as wheelchair or mobility scooter)’. Passive travel is comprised of ‘Car/van/motorbike’ and ‘Public transport (e.g., train, bus or coach)’. †Sample size 4,443 (April 2022 to March 2023). Distance travelled to green and natural space, and mode of travel* Active travel (on foot, by bike, or by mobility aid) Passive travel (by car, van, motorbike or by public transport) 41%
<1 Mile 24%
1-2 Miles 22%
3-10 Miles 12%
>10 Miles 92% active 61% active 44% active 14% active Dataset from April 2022 – March 2023<br>
slide7. REASONS FOR VISITING GREEN SPACES Getting fresh air and physical health and exercise were the main reasons for people taking a visit to a green and natural space* Reasons for visiting green and natural space†*Sample size 4,450 (April 2022 to March 2023)
†Respondents were asked to select the main three reasons for taking this visit. Answer options subset of the top 5 selections: For physical health and exercise, To get fresh air, For mental health and wellbeing, To walk a dog, To connect to nature / watch wildlife. For physical exercise 56% To get fresh air 51% Dataset from April 2022 – March 2023<br>
slide8. BENEFITS OF VISITING GREEN AND NATURAL SPACES For people who had visited a green and natural space in the last 14 days: *Sample size 14,715 (April 2022 to March 2023). agreed that spending time outdoors was good for their physical health* agreed that spending time outdoors was good for their mental health * 92% 91% Dataset from April 2022 – March 2023<br>
slide9. BARRIERS TO VISITING GREEN AND NATURAL SPACE The most common reason cited for not spending free time outside was bad/poor weather *Respondents were asked What was the main reason or reasons for not spending free time outdoors in the last 14 days? Answer options subset: Bad / poor weather, Poor physical health, Busy at home, Busy at work, Stayed at home to stop coronavirus spreading / Government restrictions
 †Sample size 7,702 (April 2022 to March 2023) WEATHER BUSY AT HOME HEALTH COVID BUSY AT WORK Reasons for not visiting green and natural space in the last 14 days†36%
Bad / poor weather 22%
Too busy at home 22%
Poor physical health 21%
Too busy with work/family commitments 6%
To stop coronavirus spreading/ Government restrictions Dataset from April 2022 – March 2023<br>
slide10. BARRIERS TO VISITING GREEN AND NATURAL SPACE The top five concerns or worries about visiting green and natural spaces for people that had not visited green and natural spaces in the previous 14 days* *Just under a third of people (32%) said they did not have any concerns or worries. Only a subset (top 5) of concerns or worries are presented here. More information on the questionnaire is available here – download the pdf and search for question M2B_Q4A for a full list of concerns and worries that were asked about.
†Sample size 7,702 (April 2022 to March 2023) DARK FACILITIES ASB ISOLATED CRIME Top five concerns about visiting green and natural space†24%
Visiting after dark 24%
Lack of facilities 24%
Anti-social behaviour 17%
Fear of crime 15%
Being on my own/ isolated Dataset from April 2022 – March 2023<br>
slide11. QUALITY OF LOCAL NATURAL SPACES More people thought the quality of local green and natural spaces had improved rather than reduced* * Sample size 24,987 (April 2022 to March 2023). REDUCED QUALITY NO CHANGE IMPROVED QUALITY 22% 42% 36% Dataset from April 2022 – March 2023<br>
slide12. PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT People undertook a range of household, gardening, and broader lifestyle behaviours that are positive for the environment Actions people take to protect the environment†* Only a subset of actions have been presented. More information on the questionnaire is available here.Â
†Sample size 5,028 (April 2022 to March 2023). 79% 75% Brought own shopping bags Switched off appliances 81% Recycled Dataset from April 2022 – March 2023<br>
slide13. PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT Most people ranked climate change, plastic pollution, and the decline or extinction of animal and plant life as the environmental issues they are most concerned about* Environmental issues people are most concerned about†*Sample size 5,028 (April 2022 to March 2023).
†Respondents were asked to pick the four issues that they are most concerned about: Answer options subset: Climate change, Plastic pollution, Decline or extinction of animal and plant life, Pollution of rivers, lakes and ground water, Pollution of the sea, Building on green and natural spaces, Growing amount of waste. 49% 41% 40% Climate change Plastic pollution Extinction of animal & plant life Dataset from April 2022 – March 2023<br>
slide14. Read the full report The following slides present some of the headline findings. Further information, the project report and data are available here: Where to find out more? Links to further information
More background on A-PaNS:
The People and Nature Surveys for England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For the full content of the questionnaire (the actual questionnaire questions asked):
The People and Nature Survey For England - PANS001 (naturalengland.org.uk)Â
For the data viewer:
natural-england.shinyapps.io/People_and_Nature_Data_Viewer/Â
User Hub:
Welcome to the People and Nature Survey (arcgis.com) If you have questions about The People and Nature Surveys for England, contact people_and_nature@naturalengland.org.uk.<br>