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# What is the relationship between people and nature? 1. Local communities and nearby nature areas are dependent upon each other. * People are dependent on nature for many things. * Nature provides essentials like air and water for humans to survive. * Living organisms like bees...

# What is the relationship between people and nature? 1. Local communities and nearby nature areas are dependent upon each other. * People are dependent on nature for many things. * Nature provides essentials like air and water for humans to survive. * Living organisms like bees help pollinate crops for a continuous supply of food. * Nature provides spaces for recreation and leisure activities which allows people to bond with their family and friends, thus helping to maintain humans' physical and mental well-being. Example: * NParks' Therapeutic Gardens help to connect people with nature and reduce stress which improves their physical, psychological and social well-being. * Some nature areas are also dependent on local communities to thrive. * People in the neighbourhood may tend to the health of nearby nature areas, ensuring the plants and animals living there thrive. * Individuals in local communities can encourage one another to enjoy nearby nature areas in a sustainable manner without causing irreversible damage. Example: * NParks organises a range of activities for schools during the week of international day for biodiversity in May. One such activity is the Green Wave campaign which aims to educate youths about the importance of protecting our natural environment.