tara tiger brown, phd

Evidence-Based Nature Programs & Research

I develop evidence-based programs that demonstrate the impact of nature on human well-being and deliver personalized interventions.

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My Services

01.

Trail Assessment

Evidence-based evaluation of your natural spaces using proven methodologies that identify therapeutic potential and opportunities for optimization.

02.

Research & Data Analysis

Rigorous studies on nature-based interventions with published methodologies you can cite to justify program funding and effectiveness.

03.

Program Development

Turn-key frameworks like Silent Trails and Sit Spot Club that your organization can implement with minimal ongoing oversight.

04.

Speaking & Guided Forest Bathing

Evidence-based presentations on forest therapy research plus guided nature immersion experiences.

05.

Environmental Monitoring

Community science protocols for tracking air quality, noise pollution, and ecosystem health that engage citizens while gathering valuable data.

06.

Technology Enabled

Cutting-edge tools that analyze environmental data at scale, making it easier to optimize natural spaces for human well-being outcomes.

07.

Policy Consultation

Translation of research findings into actionable recommendations for environmental health policy and nature-based intervention guidelines.

08.

Methodology Licensing

Proven assessment frameworks and program designs available for implementation by qualified organizations and practitioners.

Ready to optimize your natural spaces for human wellbeing?

SERVICES

Trail Assessment & Analysis

Research & Data Analysis

Speaking & Forest Bathing

Program Development

About Me

I’m Tara. I research how nature impacts human wellbeing.

I have a PhD in Forestry from UBC, where I studied forest bathing across Metro Vancouver parks. My research demonstrates that specific environmental factors predictably improve human health outcomes. I’ve assessed over 40 trails and developed methodologies that organizations can actually implement.

We have trails dedicated to horseback riding, biking, and hiking. But what about a place where you can relax in nature, a restful place that isn’t interrupted by loud conversations, music, or bikes whizzing by ?

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In the Media

“Silent trails help preserve natural soundscapes, reduce stress and support wildlife communication.”
– CBC Interview

“You shouldn’t have to leave the city to get away from the noise, right?”
– Vancouver Sun

“If we normalize this idea that cities are noisy, then we’re just going to keep losing these natural soundscapes.”
– Ubyssey

“People need a respite from city noise, where they can hear nature.”
– Langley Advance Times

“Something that’s not really discussed a lot is the epidemic of loneliness that many people are facing in cities; urban forests can fight this, and help to create sort of social cohesion.”
– Vancouver City News

“Spending time in green spaces and forests can improve mood, reduce depression and offer reduced heart rate and blood pressure, so improve cardiovascular health.”
– Vancouver City News

Ready to discuss your project?

I work with organizations seeking evidence-based approaches to nature programming and environmental health.

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