International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance

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INFTA advances global awareness of Forest Therapy and its benefits for public, personal, and planetary health through education, research, professional standards, and global collaboration—supporting healthier people, communities, and ecosystems worldwide.

05/06/2026

Applications are open for the June 2026 INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy Guide Training.

This internationally recognized training qualifies you to conduct Forest Therapy sessions as an evidence-based Public health practice, based on the International Core Curriculum for Forest Therapy (ICCFT).

The six-months mentored and supervised practicum focuses on:
• The science and application of Forest Therapy
• Group facilitation skills for safe and effective Forest Therapy sessions
• Ethics, scope of practice, and professional standards
• Planning, conducting and evaluating Forest Therapy sessions.

The training is designed for a wide range of participants, including wellness practitioners, health professionals, educators, environmental leaders, and nature enthusiasts who wish to integrate evidence-based nature connection practices into their work and communities.

Join a growing international network of certified Forest Therapy Guides working across health, education, conservation, tourism, and community wellbeing.

📅 Training begins in June 2026.
Learn more about the curriculum, schedule, and application process:
https://infta.net/training/ftg_2026_jun/

05/06/2026

A world-first and an important beginning.

The Forest Therapy Trail at Deakin University's Waurn gives students, staff, and the wider community a place to spend time in nature, step away from daily pressures, and deepen their appreciation for the environment.

As we mark World Environment Day 2026, we are reminded that climate action is about creating healthier, greener places for people and nature to thrive.

05/06/2026

The choices we make today will shape the world future generations inherit. As climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation continue to impact communities worldwide, the need for action has never been greater.

This World Environment Day, let's commit to caring for the forests, rivers, wildlife, and ecosystems that sustain all life. By protecting planetary health, we are also safeguarding human health, well-being, and the future of our shared home.

Happy World Environment Day 2026 from Sri Lanka, our home. 🌿

05/06/2026

As we mark World Environment Day, we're reminded that clean air is not a given—it's a gift sustained by healthy ecosystems. As trees and green spaces disappear from our daily lives, the need to protect and restore them becomes ever more urgent. Let's advocate for greener cities, healthier communities, and a future where everyone can breathe a little easier.



Happy World Environment Day from Sri Lanka.

04/06/2026

World Environment Day 2026 focuses on climate change, on the urgent signals the Earth is sending and the signals we choose to send in return. The global campaign calls on all of us to step in, go further, and help steer a world already in motion. The question is no longer whether change is coming, but how humanity guides it, and how quickly.

Planetary health and human health are deeply interconnected. Even a few mindful minutes in nature, listening to birdsong, feeling the breeze, or walking slowly beneath trees, can restore our wellbeing and strengthen our connection to the natural world.

Consider the ways you can have a natural impact today. Small actions make big differences, for our communities, our ecosystems, and our shared future.

What is one simple way you will honour the planet today?

04/06/2026

World Environment Day 2026 focuses on climate change and the actions we take to protect the places that matter.

From a remote island in northern Finland, Charlie Haberstock reflects on the value of wild, quiet places, and why preserving access to them gives him hope for the future.

"Let’s create a world where everyone has access to Nature." Charlie

As environmental conditions continue to change, so too does the practice of Forest Therapy.Weather, seasonal variation, ...
02/06/2026

As environmental conditions continue to change, so too does the practice of Forest Therapy.

Weather, seasonal variation, site conditions, and participant needs all influence how Forest Therapy experiences are facilitated. This is why risk assessment, adaptive facilitation, and environmental awareness are increasingly important professional competencies for Forest Therapy guides.

Through INFTA's ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program, guides engage in conversations that explore how changing environmental conditions affect both participant wellbeing and professional practice. Topics include seasonal adaptation, weather-related considerations, participant safety, and the practical skills needed to facilitate responsive and supportive experiences in nature.

Equally important is the opportunity for guides to learn from one another. Real-world experiences, observations from the field, and shared challenges contribute to a vibrant community of practice where knowledge continues to evolve long after initial training.

Forest Therapy guides do more than lead walks. They cultivate the professional skills, judgement, and adaptability needed to support meaningful nature experiences in an ever-changing world.

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞‑𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐬?

Sources:

1.Schrijver, I., Behrens, P., Hoekstra, R., & Kleijn, R. (2025). Inclusion of wellbeing impacts of climate change: a review of literature and integrated environment, society & economy models. The Lancet Planetary Health, 9(12).
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanplh.2025.101375

2.Song, D., Kim, S., Park, M., Kim, C., Song, C., & Kim, G. (2025). Thermal conditions modulate urban forest therapy outcomes: a meta-analytic review. Sci Rep, 15(1), 39222. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-24331-x

3.Hartwell, C., Randazza, J. M., Bratman, G. N., Eisenman, D. P., Ellis, B., Goodsell, E., Levy, C., & Errett, N. A. (2023). Forest therapy as a trauma-informed approach to disaster recovery: Insights from a wildfire-affected community. PLOS Climate, 2(9), e0000096. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pclm.000009

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