Albie has had a love of nature from a young age. He first started getting out in nature as a Scout. He became a Scout leader and outward bound instructor, mostly working as a volunteer youth leader in addition to his paid jobs.

Some years ago Albie was diagnosed with a heart condition that meant he had to give up marathon running and the outdoor pursuits he enjoyed. As a result Albie began to suffer from depression.

Since then Albie has been coming to Woodland Therapy sessions at the Trust’s Bouldnor Forest nature reserve on the Isle of Wight. Here, Albie explains how the sessions have reconnected him with nature and helped to bring him back to health.