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267 planting, giving people the power to bring nature, biodiversity and food grow- ing to their neighbourhoods. Outreach initiatives such as Woodland Futures and Dementia Naturally Active aim to connect people to nature (Fig.  11.5) as well as tackle issues around social isolation, by providing nature-based activi- ties for therapeutic and vocational rehabilitation. Green infrastructure gives people the opportunity to become stewards of ecosystem services (Andersson et  al. 2014), and City of Trees aims to inspire social inclusion through its volunteer initiative, Citizen Forester, encouraging a wide range of audiences to take part in tree planting, woodland habitat management and citizen sci- ence recording of tree species. City of Trees also works strategically to strive for an environmental justice approach to developing high-quality green infra- structure, to encourage utility and recreational walking and cycling in support of healthier lifestyles. The work and outcomes of City of Trees has implica- tions for public health priorities on prevention, self-care and early interven- tion to improve population health and health inequalities. Fig. 11.5 Outreach work with schools connects young people with nature. (Photo credit: City of Trees) Box 11.1 (continued) 11 Biodiversity and  Health in  the  Face of  Climate Change: Implications for  Public…