From Rachel Mckeown, Aberfan, Mid Glamorgan, UK
Graham Lawton praises London's self-declared status as a National Park City (20 July, p 24). Born and raised in the South Wales valleys, I have always felt the lure of green spaces. Lawton made me realise that I associate London as strongly with birdwatching and strolling around Hyde Park as I do with its landmarks. Breaking up the urban landscape isn't just beneficial for the environment, it also offers city dwellers the opportunity to step away from the hustle and bustle to connect with nature, with all the health and well-being implications New Scientist has previously reported (22 June, p 18).
