INFTA
The Mother Tree of Forest Therapy
Founded in 2017, the International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance (INFTA) is a not-for-profit association formed to globally represent manifold activities of people, companies and organisations in Forest Therapy as a Public health practice.
INFTA’s Vision
To have Forest Therapy internationally recognised as a research- and evidence-based Public health practice by 2030.
INFTA’s Mission
To conduct research, raise awareness, and promote the benefits of Forest Therapy internationally while setting the global standards for Forest Therapy Guide training and trail certification.
INFTA’s Core Objectives
- To raise awareness about Forest Therapy as an evidence-based Public health practice
- To define, introduce, certify, monitor and amend (where required) curricula, educational material, assessments and standards with regards to Forest Therapy Guide training
- To promote, develop and maintain Forest Therapy’s global education, training, monitoring, research, publication and otherwise relevant standards
- To promote nature and Forest Therapy in Australia, Asia and internationally as the peak body
- To liaise with national and international bodies, organisations, government departments, corporate entities and other stakeholders as the international peak body, professional organisation and representative of nature and Forest Therapy
- To support members of the association in their endeavours as Certified Forest Therapy Guides
INFTA Branches
Advisory Board
Comprising a number of senior representatives of public life, research, and public health from around the world who support INFTA in its mission with their vast personal and professional expertise.
Management
INFTA’s Executive Management team is elected by members of the association annually. The Executive Management holds extensive qualifications and experience in Public health, Forest Therapy, environmentalism, commerce, law, education and empirical research.
INFTA FTGs
INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy Guides (FTGs) help to create awareness about Forest Therapy. They are vital for planning, conducting and evaluating Forest Therapy sessions worldwide.
INFTA Network
Join one of the fastest-growing and innovative professions in the world as an INFTA-Certified and Accredited Forest Therapy Guide.
