What is WFoFT?

The World Forum on Forest Therapy (WFoFT) is an international platform dedicated to advancing forest therapy as a scientifically grounded, evidence-informed, and globally applicable approach to promoting human health, well-being, and sustainability.

As interest in nature-based health solutions continues to expand worldwide, WFoFT serves as a hub that connects researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and institutions working at the intersection of forests, public health, and sustainable development. The Forum facilitates international dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaborative action to strengthen the role of forest therapy within global health and environmental agendas.

WFoFT operates with a clear recognition that forests function not only as ecological assets, but as integrated biopsychosocial environments—supporting biological regulation, psychological restoration, and social connectedness—thereby contributing to resilience, recovery, and long-term well-being across diverse populations.

CORE VALUES

Scientific Basis

Scientific Basis

WFoFT is committed to scientific rigor. The Forum promotes the validation of forest therapy effects through physiological, psychological, and medical indicators, and supports interdisciplinary research that strengthens credibility, reliability, and global applicability.

Inclusiveness

Inclusiveness

WFoFT values diversity and inclusiveness. The Forum fosters international cooperation that transcends nationality, culture, discipline, and professional background, and encourages broad participation based on mutual respect, equity, and shared learning.

Sustainability

Sustainability

WFoFT promotes sustainability by integrating human health and environmental protection. Forest therapy is approached as a practice that supports long-term ecological stewardship while enhancing individual and community well-being.

Public Good

Public Good

WFoFT recognizes forest therapy as a public good. Beyond individual wellness, forest therapy contributes to social recovery, community resilience, and collective well-being, and should remain accessible, equitable, and socially meaningful.

Our Services

As interest in nature-based health solutions continues to expand worldwide, WFoFT serves as a hub that connects researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and institutions working at the intersection of forests, public health, and sustainable development. The Forum facilitates international dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaborative action to strengthen the role of forest therapy within global health and environmental agendas.

 Global Platform
 for Forest Therapy

The World Forum on Forest Therapy is an international platform dedicated to advancing forest therapy as a scientifically grounded, evidence-informed, and globally applicable approach.

 Connecting
Science & Practice

The World Forum on Forest Therapy (WFoFT) Connects researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and institutions working at the intersection of forests, public health, and sustainable development.

Integrated
Biopsychosocial Approach

The World Forum on Forest Therapy defines forests as integrated biopsychosocial environments supporting biological regulation, psychological restoration, and social connectedness.