7th ISFT International Congress
Forest and its Potential for Health
Waren, Germany
Upcoming: The 7th International ISFT Congress
The 7th ISFT International Congress, Forest and Its Potential for Health, hosted by Landesforste Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, will take place from 23rd to 25th September 2025 in Waren, Germany.
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
Prof. Klinkmann is besides others recognized as a global pioneer in the field of nature-based health promotion. With his visionary thinking and scientific expertise, he played a key role in establishing ISFT and has significantly shaped the development of forest therapy at the international level.
We sincerely wish Prof. Horst Klinkmann and his wife Dr. Hannelore Klinkmann continued health, happiness, and many inspiring moments in harmony with nature.
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
We are excited to invite you to the 7th ISFT International Congress “Forest and its Potential for Health”, scheduled to…