8th ISFT International Congress
Forest and its Potential for Health
Krems an der Donau, Austria
Upcoming: The 8th International ISFT Congress
The 8th ISFT International Congress, Forest and Its Potential for Health, hosted by IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems, will take place October 2026 in Krems an der Donau, Austria
Until recently, forests have been underestimated as a source of well-being and health.
The International Society of Forest Therapy (ISFT) demonstrates the benefits of forests for well-being and health.
Therefore the ISFT promotes research into the effects of forests on health, develops a basis for high-quality training for forest therapists, organizes an annual international conference and works on the networking of all involved.
Forest Therapy
Forest therapy is suitable to favorably influence the limitations of patients caused by illness and to alleviate suffering. The areas of application include cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, psychosomatic, orthopedic or neurological diseases.
Research
The ISFT promotes evidence-based research. The IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems—in close cooperation with the ISFT—recently established the first European research programme with a focus on forest therapy.
Networking
The ISFT co-organizes a regular international congress Forest and its Potential for Health.
News
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ISFT Congratulates Prof. Dr. Med. Dr. h.c. (mult.) Horst Klinkmann, F.R.C.P., the Founding and Honorary President of ISFT on His 90th Birthday
Krems, May 7, 2025 – The International Society for Forest Therapy (ISFT) extends its heartfelt congratulations to its founder and honorary president, Prof.…
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Minutes of the ISFT Board Meeting (04/2025)
We are pleased to announce the publication of the minutes from the Board meeting held on April 1st in Krems…
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Announcing the 7th ISFT International Congress in Waren, Germany
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