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Articles
Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv
In this best seller, author and journalist Richard Louv famously coined the term "nature-deficit disorder" to describe what happens when kids are disconnected from nature.
Children & Nature Network (C&NN)
A vast resource for the latest news and research on the importance of reconnecting children with nature.
U.S. Play Coalition
Help promote the value of natural play in the lives of children, adolescents and adults by joining this national play coalition.
Sajai Foundation
This national nonprofit foundation works with local communities to combat childhood obesity while promoting outdoor natural play activities.
Resources
Read the article on Benefits of Nature for Children
Studies shows that children can benefit from playing in natural environment, including improved concentration and school achievement, reduced stress levels, reduced symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and a foundation of environmental stewardship. 
Add just a few natural elements to make a big impact on your play environment.
Adding just a few natural elements to any playground design can make a more attractive and comfortable playground for children and families.
Peter "Gunnar" Gunnarson, Artist at Landscape Structures
Q&A session with Peter "Gunnar" Gunnarson, an artist and designer with Landscape Structures, on his unique job of making the "natural" come to life.
Play Naturally trends in playground designs
Over the last few decades, playground design has changed a great deal, and today the emerging trend is to balance the benefits of play with the benefits of nature.
Read an article on Go outside and play!
The way many children play today has changed. Some of the important efforts of park and recreation pioneers have set the stage for professionals to help reverse obesity trends "in our backyards".
Connect With Nature 
Natural Elements® Climbers bring nature to the playground.
Improve kid's health and well-being by connecting them with nature. Kids can explore realistic rock formations like our nature-inspired climbers.
Accents & Furnishings
PlaySense® Playsystems are perfect playground structures designed for every site and budget.
Complement your PlaySense® playstructure or other commercial play ground equipment with bike racks or benches to add to your park or playground.
ASTM Certified
Landscape Structures products are certified to The American Society for Testing and Materials.
Landscape Structures products are certified to the American Society for Testing and Materials Standard (ASTM F1487-07ae1).
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