NHS

The NHS Forest is an alliance of health sites working to transform their green space to realise its full potential for health, wellbeing and biodiversity, and to encourage engagement with nature. It is run by the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, an independent UK charity, as part of its Green Space for Health programme... The NHS aims to be the world's first net zero national health service, eliminating its direct carbon footprint by 2040. 14 The NHS Forest supports these efforts in multiple ways, beyond capturing carbon. Green spaces on healthcare sites speed up post-surgery recovery, reduce the need for painkillers and benefit the wellbeing of hospital staff. Green gyms and woodland walkways can promote sustainable forms of exercise, and composting facilities can reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill. Fresh fruit and veg supplied by hospital allotments and orchards can reduce food miles, encourage healthy eating and result in a lower-carbon diet.

Also known as: NHS Forest

Registration numbers: 1143189 (W), 7450026 (W)

Primary location: Oxford United Kingdom