Natural England and Libraries Connected Culture Nature England: Programme evaluation report - July 2025

Jones, Demelza ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5985-1972, Goodenough, Alice ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0862-2894, Hobson, Jonathan ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8081-6699 and Ash, Daniel P ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7486-2127 (2025) Natural England and Libraries Connected Culture Nature England: Programme evaluation report - July 2025. Project Report. Countryside and Community Research Institute.

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Abstract

This report details findings of the independent evaluation of the Culture Nature England programme conducted by the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI) at the University of Gloucestershire and EAP Research Consultancy. Culture Nature England (CNE) is an initiative for public libraries to help reconnect people with the natural world. The programme is funded and coordinated by Natural England and Libraries Connected and is a research and development (R&D) project aiming to explore novel ways to introduce and engage participants with nature and its value, through accessible and inclusive nature connection activity delivered in communities via the public library network. The programme is intended to benefit both people – via the wellbeing benefits associated with accessing nature and experiencing nature connection – and nature – through increased valuing of and appreciation of nature.

Item Type:	Monograph (Project Report)
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine > RA773 Personal health and hygiene including clothing, bathing, exercise, travel, nutrition, sleep, sex hygiene R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine > RA790 Mental health. Mental illness prevention. Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z719 Libraries (General)
Divisions:	Schools and Research Institutes > Countryside and Community Research Institute
Depositing User:	Nick Lewis
Date Deposited:	28 Oct 2025 12:51
Last Modified:	28 Oct 2025 12:51
URI:	https://eprints.glos.ac.uk/id/eprint/15479

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