Networks Worldwide

As interest in nature-based health solutions continues to expand worldwide, WFoFT serves as a hub that connects researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and institutions working at the intersection of forests, public health, and sustainable development. The Forum facilitates international dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaborative action to strengthen the role of forest therapy within global health and environmental agendas.

ASIACHINA / HONG KONG / INDONESIA / MALAYSIA / MONGOLIA / MYANMAR / NEPAL / SINGAPORE / SOUTH KOREA / SRI LANKA / TAIWAN / TÜRKIYE
EUROPECROATIA / FRANCE / GERMANY / ITALY / LATVIA / POLAND / RUSSIA / SLOVENIA / SPAIN / SWEDEN / UNITED KINGDOM
AFRICAETHIOPIA / GHANA / GUINEA / KENYA / MALAWI / NIGERIA / RWANDA / UGANDA / ZAMBIA / ZIMBABWE
OCEANIA-
NORTH AMERICACANADA / CUBA / UNITED STATES
SOUTH AMERICA-

Global Partnerships

In the 21st century, humanity faces the challenges of climate crisis, urbanization, and increasing mental and social isolation. Now, it is time to return to nature and restore and learn the forest therapy wisdom. The forest is a heaven and heaven for people living in a modern society. Within it, we find the restoration of body, mind and community.

The World Forum on Forest Therapy will share the values and philosophy of forest and serve as a global platform where science, policy and practice come together in collaboration.

GLOBAL NETWORK EXPANSION

Strengthening international standards and policy integration through strategic alliances

ISFT & WFoFT MOU

MOU for Global Standardization of Forest Therapy

Representatives of both parties: Prof. Dr. Horst Klinkmann (President Emeritus of ISFT), Prof. Dr. Won Sop Shin (Founder of WFoFT)

  • Establish a foundation for cooperation between the two organizations and promote international standardization of forest healing programs.

  • Discuss mutual cooperation measures for forming a global forest healing network, promoting joint academic and event programs, and educational exchange.

Key Agreements

  • The two organizations will cooperate to contribute to the development of forest healing by establishing international standards and promoting scientifically based program exchanges.

  • This partnership will be officially announced at the ISFT General Assembly (September 23, 2025, Wagen, Germany).

  • Future Forum Plans:

    WFoFT will host an international forum in Korea in 2026. The forum will promote joint promotion and participant exchange with ISFT. WFoFT representatives will be invited to the 9th ISFT International Conference (scheduled for Korea in 2027).

  • Agree to co-host the first “International Forest Healing Roundtable” in 2027. Aiming to establish a global collaboration involving representatives from forest healing organizations from each country.

AFoCo & WFoFT MOU (Planned)