Welcome and introduction by Chair 6
Marcus Sangster, Forestry Commission
‘Its fun to play about in’: children and the outdoors – setting the scene 7
Liz O’Brien, Forest Research
The importance of children’s and young people’s experience 13
Catharine Ward Thompson, OPENspace
How do we integrate this work into the NHS agenda? 18
Dr William Bird, Outdoor Health Forum
Case study 1 – Physical Activity at Forest School 19
Rebecca Lovell, Forest Research
Case study 2 – Eco-adventure. Combining activity, health and the curriculum in residential visits 24 Steve Tiling, Field Studies Council
Case study 3 – NHS Forest project 25
Sarah Dandy, Knowledge into Action
Supporting papers
Appendix A – Programme 26
Appendix B – Speaker Biographies 28
Appendix C – Attendance List 32
Appendix D – Presentation slides from all speakers 40