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Brock University – Ecosystem Services and Health & Wellbeing - Coggle…

- - - - Air purification
        
        Cleaner air
        
        Respiratory health
      - Shade
        
        Reduced heat exposure
        
        Physical comfort
      - Carbon storage
        
        Climate regulation
        
        Long-term environmental health
      - Noise reduction
        
        Quieter surroundings
        
        Reduced stress
    - - Recreation
        
        Walking / outdoor activity
        
        Physical health
      - Psychological restoration
        
        Relaxation
        
        Reduced stress
      - Attractive surroundings
        
        Improved mood
        
        Greater enjoyment of campus
    - - Birds, insects, plants and other organisms
        
        Biodiversity
        
        Connection with nature
        
        Mental wellbeing
      - Pollinators
        
        Support plant reproduction
        
        Food production
    - - Natural areas absorb rainfall
        
        Reduced runoff
        
        Reduced flooding risk
        
        Campus safety
      - Water availability
        
        Drinking and sanitation
        
        Physical health
    - - Trees and vegetation
        
        Shade and cooling
        
        Reduced heat exposure
        
        Physical wellbeing
      - Vegetation
        
        Carbon sequestration
        
        Climate regulation
    - - Walking
        
        Physical activity
        
        Cardiovascular health
      - Being outdoors
        
        Stress relief
        
        Mental wellbeing
      - Meeting other students
        
        Social interaction
        
        Sense of belonging
    - - Enjoyment of nature
        
        Relaxation
        
        Mental health
      - Recreation
        
        Physical activity
        
        Wellbeing
      - Connection to place
        
        Sense of belonging
        
        Social wellbeing
      - Studying / resting outdoors
        
        Concentration
        
        Reduced academic stress
  - - - Better air quality
      - Increased physical activity
      - Hydration and food access
      - Reduced heat stress
    - - Reduced stress and anxiety
      - Improved mood
      - Better concentration
      - Connection with nature
    - - Sense of belonging
      - Social interaction
      - Community connection
      - Support networks