Making forests 'friendlier'

  • 31/03/2002

  • Business Line (New Delhi)

The UK Forestry Commission is brightening p its forests because it thinks people are scared by dark woods. It's likely to mean the appearance of cleared paths, neatly manicured glens and strategically places water features. Psychologists have told the commissions that folklore, fairytales and films like the Blair Witch Project were causing tourists to steer clear of woods.