History

2025

October 29

Establishment of the World Forest Therapy Forum as an Incorporated Association

Following legal approval in September 2025, the World Forum on Forest Therapy was formally inaugurated through its Founding Ceremony.

2025

October 27-30

The 2nd World Forum on Forest Therapy

The 2nd World Forum on Forest Therapy was held at Chungbuk OSCO, Republic of Korea, welcoming 320 participants from 35 countries.

The 2nd World Forum On Forest Therapy

October 27 to 30, 2025

2025

September

The approval process for legal incorporation was completed through relevant authorities under the Korea Forest Service of the Republic of Korea.

2025

July

An international Steering Committee of experts in forestry, health, and welfare was formed, defining strategic directions for global cooperation.

July, 2025

July, 2025

2025

March – December

A joint foundational study with Jincheon County, Republic of Korea, established the institutional and policy basis for an international forest therapy network.

2024

October

The Jincheon Declaration was adopted, formally declaring global solidarity and cooperation in the field of forest therapy.

2024

October 28–30

The 1st World Forum on Forest Therapy

The 1st World Forum on Forest Therapy was held in Daejeon, Republic of Korea, with 270 participants from 21 countries.

The 1st World Forum On Forest Therapy

October 28-30, 2024 Daejeon, Korea