Contact with nature on a day-to-day, hour-by- hour and minute-by-minute basis is central to our wellbeing as humans. Many studies have show that contact with nature, even just a green view from our window, is good for our mood and aids our recovery when we are ill. We need to green our towns and cities at every level, from our window boxes to the great parks, and maintain access in the countryside. We also need to respect the environment in the way we construct our homes to minimise carbon use and reduce the use of toxic materials.