Nature deficit disorder was a term coined a decade ago to describe the hypothesis that people, especially children, are spending less time outdoors, resulting in a wide range of physical, mental health and behavioural problems.

But is it real and should we be concerned?

Wendy Goldstein, is a lecturer in sustainable development at Macquarie University, Sydney and Sue Lennox, CEO and co-founder of Oz Green, an organisation based in Bellingen northern NSW.

They both believe nature deficit disorder is very real indeed and they are involved in a new project called 're (Generation)' that is examining what can be done to reconnect young people with nature. Supported by the NSW government, the project is calling for young people to share their ideas about how to combat this diconnect by submitting a short video or description of a proposal by the end of this month.

