Report puts monetary value on Britain's natural assets
The UK's parks, lakes, forests and wildlife are worth billions of pounds to the economy, says a major report.
The National Ecosystem Assessment (NEA) says that for decades, the emphasis has been on producing more food and other goods - but this has harmed other parts of nature that generate hidden wealth.
The report also suggests that the health benefit of living with a view of green space, is worth up to 300 pounds a year, per person.
Jeremy Cooke reports.
02 Jun 2011
- From the section Science & Environment