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Tuesday, May 29, 2007

'Kids in the Woods' Addresses Health and Conservation Issues

The U.S. Forest Service has recently allocated $1.5 million for a program called "Kids in the Woods". The program addresses two problems; the lack of physical activity during childhood which can lead to health problems, and a decreased interest in environmental sciences.
"'We can help address troubling declines we see in the mental and physical health of our children. At the same time, we can inspire future conservation leaders, who can perpetuate the critical role nature forests play in the quality of life for Americans,' [Forest Service Chief Gail] Kimbell said at a news conference Tuesday."
About 23,000 children are expected to participate in twenty-four projects in 15 states.

Read more at LCSun-News.com.

Labels: physical_health, activity, conservation

Posted By: Aspen Education Group