Today’s episode is all about the benefits of time spent in green spaces (such as woodlands, parks and gardens) for our physical health, mental health and even for our society. We speak to Dr Eoin Lettice: plant scientist, lecturer and environmental blogger. 

He talks about his work with the Open Arboretum Project at University College Cork (UCC), educating children and adults about the incredible collection of trees on the campus. He describes the ideal city with access to nature for everyone. He also speaks about his recent trip to COP26 in Glasgow and his thoughts on how to make agriculture sustainable for our planet’s future. 

We discuss whether a hurling pitch constitutes a green space. Plus: what is the correct dress code for forest bathing, and why are less bugs hitting our windscreens on car journeys than in the golden age of the 1980s???

We hope you enjoy the show.