Its a great healer: why being outdoors in nature means so much to us

Many of those who love spending time in Britains green places say it is awe-inspiring, calming and therapeuticAs a recent study revealed almost half of UK adults now spend less than three hours a week in natural settings such as gardens, parks, fields or woods, we asked readers to tell us about what being outside means to them.The replies - heartfelt and passionate - came flooding in, with some admitting they just did not have the words to say how important it is.