Woodlands for Learning, developed by Forestry Commission Wales, which was previously only available to schools, will aim to help nurseries make the best use of their outdoor space. Forestry professionals will work with settings on a one-to-one basis and offer children hands-on activities.
Susan Williams, team leader at Woodlands for Learning, said, 'The younger we can introduce children to woodlands, the better.
'Children who regularly go outside at nursery are more likely to pester their parents to visit woodlands on the weekend, which has a knock-on-effect for the rest of the family's health.'
Mill Childcare Centre in Clwyd, north Wales, said its Woodlands for Learning sessions had been beneficial for both staff and children at the setting.
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