Introduction and Welcome by Chair
Chris Marsh – Environment Agency 6
Real and perceived risk to children in the outdoors
David Ball – Middlesex University 9
Natural England’s Childhood and Nature Survey
Jonathan Pearce – Natural England 14
Danger – No Entry? Does fear of liability lead to denial of recreational access?
Luke Bennett – Sheffield Hallam University 18
Is fear of risk damaging our children? Examples of practical ideas to reverse this trend
Paddy Harrop – Forestry Commission 27
Workshop session 1 – How can we make a difference?
Fiona Groves – The Natural Route 31
Workshop session 2 – Why aren’t kids using greenspace?
William Crookshank – Environment Agency 34
SUPPORTING PAPERS
Appendix A – Programme 36
Appendix B – Speaker Biographies 38
Appendix C – Attendance List 43
Appendix D – Slide Handouts from all speakers 46