Reports

Previous Reports

Research Report 2023
Tree Talk: Stories from The Seedling Bank

Established in 2019, The Seedling Bank is Planet Ark's nature restoration grants initiative. It is an evolution of the work we do through National Tree Day, which has seen Australians plant over 26 million trees since 1996.
Research Report 2022
Tree Talk: Stories from The Seedling Bank

In 2022, we're thrilled to launch the second edition of Tree Talk, a series of case studies highlighting the important environmental projects being undertaken by dedicated members of the Tree Day community with funding from The Seedling Bank.
Research Report 2021
Tree Talk: Stories from The Seedling Bank

After the tragic summer bushfires of 2020 and over a year living with the COVID-19 pandemic, we set out to share the incredible work of our Seedling Bank beneficiaries and Tree Day heroes.
Research Report 2020
Regenerating: Our Land Our People Our Future

We have drawn on scientific research and expert opinion in order to share knowledge and provide practical tips for personal and environmental regeneration.
Research Report 2019
Living Cities: Trees in the Urban Environment

Governments at all levels invest in greening Australian urban spaces. Yet, there is a wealth of evidence suggesting that despite these efforts, most of our metropolitan areas are actually losing green tree cover.
Research Report 2018
Connect in Nature

This year's research looks at Australians attitudes towards technology and the role it can play in enhancing time spent in nature.
Research Report 2017
The Learning from Trees: Life Lessons for Future Generations

The report examines how prepared the next generation is to tackle the biggest global challenges facing humanity. These challenges have been defined by the United Nations, with climate change the most concerning challenge overall.
Research Report 2016
Adding Trees: A Prescription for Health, Happiness and Fulfilment

Examines how time in nature enhances and grows the key areas in life that Australians consider the most important for a fulfilling life - health, happiness, learning, relaxation and relationships.
Research Report 2015
Needing Trees: The Nature of Happiness

Investigates how contact with nature affects people's life-long happiness and the physiological impacts it has on the brain. The surveys included in the report used internationally-recognised scales to measure the connection to nature and happiness of participants.
Research Report 2014
Valuing Trees: What is Nature Worth?

Highlights the financial, health and well-being, social, and environmental benefits of nature at home, in the workplace, and at school.
Research Report 2013
Missing Trees: The Inside Story of an Outdoor Nation

Reveals shrinking backyards, screen time and long working hours have concerning implications for Australia's renowned outdoor way of life and our health.
Research Report 2012
Planting Trees: Just What the Doctor Ordered

This report focuses on the benefits of interaction with nature for children's health, wellbeing and development.
Research Report 2011
Climbing Trees: Getting Aussie Kids Back Outside

A study which investigates childhood interaction with nature and how this interaction is changing.