- Spending time daily in tree-filled spaces like parks or tree-lined streets significantly reduces stress for Floridians aged 45 and older.
- The 3-30-300 rule recommends three visible trees from home, 30% canopy coverage, and green space within 300 meters to help lower stress levels.
Have you ever considered a walk in a tree-shaded park to relieve stress? If you have, you’re hardly alone, according to new University of Florida research.
The study shows that spending time in tree-filled spaces — like parks or wooded areas — can be a powerful way to calm the mind.
“For the average stressed person, make time to spend in parks, tree-lined streets or natural areas — ideally daily — but at a minimum, several times a week,” said Suzie Suhendy, a doctoral student in the UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. “Just being able to see trees from your window or living in a neighborhood with tree canopy won’t necessarily help. You need to get out there and engage with those spaces.”…