Aesthetic Reasons

The aesthetics of plants and animals in the environment enriches our lives. The natural world provides inspiration for artists, musicians and writers.Studies have shown that patients recover more rapidly when they are supported by plants or in a natural environment.Natural environments are shown to actively lower physiological markers of stress such as cortisol, blood pressure, and heart rate while calming overactive brain networks linked to anxiety.A large body of evidence shows contact with nature can be beneficial for mental health.