Economic Benefits of Accessible Green Spaces for Physical and Mental Health: Scoping Study

Summary

The specific objectives of the study were to:

• Identify the ways in which accessible greenspace may contribute to improvement of physical and mental health
• Critically review existing relevant research and evidence that is relevant to this area
• Examine the extent to which associated benefits and costs may be quantified and valued
• Identify, and provide recommendations on, methodologies for economic valuation of the benefits, in terms of physical and mental health, of accessible greenspace, and the associated costs.
  
• Identify possible interventions aimed at increasing the economic value of these benefits
  
• Set out options for subsequent research