World Forum on Forest Therapy 2024

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.

At this forum, we anticipate the sharing of recent research outcomes, trends, and issues related to forest therapy policies and practices. Alongside academic presentations, workshops in various fields introducing forest therapy programs and techniques will also be conducted. Additionally, there will be opportunities to explore forest therapy facilities and programs situated in Korea's beautiful natural forests.

The forum, organized by the Korea Forest Therapy Forum, Chungbuk National University, and Korea Forest Welfare Institute, and with the support of Korea Forest Service, Art Fore, Korea Arboreta and Gardens Institute, Korea Mountaineering Support Center, will be held in Cheong Ju, Republic of Korea, in October, the most beautiful season. We eagerly look forward to welcoming all stakeholders from around the world at this forum.

World Forum on Forest Therapy 2025