Thematic reports, Nature Connection Index and technical notes and guidance
Updated 8 August 2019
Applies to England
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August 2019
Thematic reports
These reports present the results of an analysis of the MENE findings.
Nature Connection Index
The Nature Connection Index (NCI) data is collected via The Monitor of Engagement with the Natural Environment series.
The purpose of NCI is to gather evidence on the relative importance of contact with nature and nature connection, the characteristics of experiences in natural environments that are most likely to support nature connection and delivery of outcomes, and the role of childhood experiences in developing nature connection into adulthood.
There will be a Nature Connection report published next month this will detail the analysis and findings from the data.
Technical notes and guidance
Fieldwork started in March 2009 with around 800 respondents interviewed every week across England using an in-home interview format. Every year at least 45,000 interviews are undertaken.
The MENE technical report providing full details of the survey methodology and the survey questionnaire for both adults and children, plus sampling information, question frequencies, weighting, and estimates of margins of error.
The weighting guidance is available in the .