When you hear the words "wildlife conservationThe practice of protecting plant and animal species and their habitats.", what comes to mind? Perhaps Sir David AttenboroughAn English broadcaster and natural historian known for his wildlife documentaries. visiting Africa. Probably not a young Black woman working in the woods in London.

But Chantelle Lindsay is different. She is a host on TV show Springwatch and a co-presenter on CBeebiesCBeebies makes TV for toddlers and young children in the UK. Teeny Tiny Creatures.

Lindsay was born in 1994 in South Yorkshire. She studied Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation at universityWhen people leave school, they can go to university to study more and get a degree. . She wanted to make a careerA person's progress through different jobs over their lifetime. working in the environment, but felt out of place in an industryAn area of business. In this case, companies like restaurants or food factories are all part of the food industry. that was mostly White.

Then, in 2018, she was offered a paid traineeshipA scheme where you train to do a certain job. with the London Wildlife Trust.

Lindsay believes "Black people are not widely encouragedUrged or supported to do something. to connect with nature from a young age". Nature writer Anita Sethi points out that in the UK "only 1% of visitors to national parks are from BAMEBlack, Asian and Minority Ethnic. backgrounds".

Now Linsday wants to encourage more young Black people to get involved with nature.

We know that spending time in nature can be good for your health. Some of the benefitsThe upsides of something. include better sleep, a healthier immune systemThe network of cells, organs and proteins that defend the body from infection. and less depressionLow mood that affects someone's daily life, and can last for weeks or months. and anxietyA feeling of unease or worry. It can be mild or very severe..

The important thing is getting outside - whoever you are and whatever your background. As Linsday argues: "Nature is for all and we should be free to experience it positively."

Is nature our deepest need?

Yes! Spending time in nature is good for both your physical and mental health. You do not need to travel far - you could just visit a local park.

No! Nobody needs nature. Our needs are food, shelter, love and warmth. Nature is just a nice extra for those who live outside of cities.