How does Bashan and I develop the theme of Nature as Refuge?

Bashan and I by Thomas Mann develops Nature as Refuge across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

The narrator uses walks and hunting trips with Bashan as an escape from the harsh realities of war and modern life, finding solace and renewal in the natural world, which is depicted as a sanctuary of peace and authenticity.

The hunting-grounds provide a secluded, undisturbed space for the narrator and Bashan, away from the city crowds, where they can wander freely.