Here's why green space matters in our cities

The truth is many people seem to have forgotten the true value of trees, plants and nature within our cities, writes Dr Eoin Lettice

In recent times, there have been noticeable advances in access to green spaces in our urban centres. Picture: Denis Minihane

We need to rethink our relationship with nature in our cities.

The ecologist and writer EO Wilson used the term ‘biophilia’ to describe the human urge to associate with other forms of life. “The more we know about other forms of life” argued Wilson, “the more we enjoy and respect ourselves”.