World Forum on Forest Therapy 2024

We will explore forest therapy training, networking, and research topics, including the Forest Therapy Institute Research Lab, which aims to strengthen collaborative research among various institutions. Topics include the FTHub Method and the Liquid Interactions Model (LIM) as components of Forest Therapy interventions, implemented in the Horizon European-funded NATURELAB project (5.9 million euros) with 14 consortium members. This project will train 600 healthcare professionals and provide educational materials to 8,000-10,000 professionals. Additionally, it will implement and validate nature-based interventions for populations with specific health conditions or needs across 18 sites in five countries, involving 4,000 participants. We will also present the Hub Seedling Global Network, which supports the growth of the largest network of Forest Bathing Guides and Forest Therapy Practitioners in the Green Health field. It aids guides and professionals in their professionalization and understanding of the scientific basis of the practice, regardless of their certifying organization or location.