World Forum on Forest Therapy 2025

ⓒ한국관광공사 포토코리아-김영호

ⓒ한국관광공사 포토코리아-김지호

World Forum on

Forest Therapy 2025

Forests for Health, Happiness and Well-being

October 27 - 30, 2025

Cheong Ju, Korea

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Welcome Address

We are pleased to announce that the 2nd World Forum on Forest Therapy will be held in Cheong Ju Republic of Korea, from October 27th to 30th, 2025. Over the past 70 years, Korea has devoted its efforts to greening its land, achieving remarkable success. Leading the way in using lush forests as resources for health and happiness, Korea stands at the forefront. As part of these efforts, Korea strives to set a global example in legislation, policies, and realization of 'forest welfare’.

We are organizing the 2nd World Forum on Forest Therapy to share the diverse achievements and experiences of forest therapy realized by South Korea and to strive for its further advancement globally. We cordially invite researchers, scholars, policymakers, practitioners, NGOs, and enthusiasts to join us in this forum.

Keynote Speakers

Su Il Kim

Director General, Future Forest Strategy Dept, National Institute of Forest Science

Recent Research Trends in Forest Welfare and Forest Therapy in Korea

Prof. Nevin J. Harper

Professor, University of Victoria

Healing, Learning, and Growing with Nature: The Evolution and Impact of Outdoor Education and Therapy

Andreas Niepel

President, Internation Society Garden Therapy (IGGT)

Garden Therapy in Europe and the possibilities for promoting mental health

Prof. Dr. Melissa Lem

PaRx Director, BC Parks Foundation
President, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of British Columbia

Prescribing Nature for Patient and Planetary Health