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The Land Trust                                                                                       Annual Review 2022

       Health







             “To see our   Most of our sites and parks offer health benefits by providing space for physical                                                               Hassall Green Nature Reserve,
           beloved dog     activities such as walking, running and cycling. In addition, we work with                                                                                 Sandbach
                           partners to maximise the mental health benefits that can be delivered by
          run free in the   spending time in well managed green spaces. The introduction of path, trails
            beauty and     and organised activities such as buggy walks and park runs can significantly
              security of   increase participation and benefits to the local community.
        Eashing Fields is   The Land Trust is extremely proud of the work we do across our sites to improve
          something we     the physical and mental wellbeing of our communities, and this is reflected in the
        truly appreciate.   activities we deliver on our sites.
        It is also a balm   Receiving spontaneous feedback from our communities is always heart-warming:
        to our souls too.”
                           “I wanted to write and thank you for Eashing Fields in Surrey. It has changed our
                           lives for the better. We go there several times a week with our dog who was born
                           on the streets in Cyprus and is also a scent hound, so recall isn’t his strong point!
                           “To see our beloved dog run free in the beauty and security of Eashing Fields is
                           something we truly appreciate. It is also a balm to our souls too - to walk around
                           the fields and feel a sense of connection to Mother Earth and the changing
                           seasons.
                           “Thank you from us all.”

       Rabbit Ings Country Park,
       South Yorkshire























                                                                                                              Hassall Green Nature Reserve,                                     Greenwich Peninsula
                                                                                                              Sandbach                                Image by Madhumitha Mohan  Ecology Park, London
                                                                                                             The introduction of path, trails and organised activities such as buggy
                                                                                                             walks and park runs can significantly increase participation and benefits
                                                                                                             to the local community.


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