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March 10, 2026Urban forestry & urban greeningOpen Access

Towards Equitable Nature-Based Outdoor Activities in Schools: Barriers, Enablers and Use Patterns in Brussels

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EGElsa GallezAPAmy PhillipsFCFrank Canters

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Research examines barriers and enablers to outdoor nature-based activities in schools, highlighting equity issues.

Key Points

  • This research aims to understand how socio-economic factors influence the use of green spaces for outdoor activities in schools.
  • Conducted a map-based survey of 72 schools in the Brussels Capital Region.
  • Performed 10 semi-structured interviews with primary school directors and teachers.
  • Analyzed green space use patterns in relation to school types and socio-economic profiles.
  • 76% of surveyed schools organize regular short outdoor activities in nearby green spaces.
  • Charter schools conduct more frequent and diverse outdoor nature-based activities compared to public schools.
  • Scarcity of well-maintained public green spaces is a significant barrier, especially for deprived schools.

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Gallez et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69af95ee70916d39fea4e100https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2026.129389
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