Science for environment policy - Protected areas provide mental health benefits worth US $6 trillion globally
Buckley, R. Brough, P. Hague, L. et al
2020
Exposure to nature is known to improve mental health and wellbeing. As poor psychological health has an economic, cost and positive mental health contributes to a stronger economy, nature reserves, therefore have additional economic value, alongside the value arising from ecosystem services and tourism, through their beneficial impact visitors' wellbeing.