INFTA endorses Forest Therapy in Israel
Requested by researchers in Israel, Dr. Dieter Kotte, INFTA´s Secretary & International Strategic Advisor, congratulated the participants of a symposium held at a private nature reserve outside Tel Aviv, to consider implementing Forest Therapy nationwide. In order to reduce the stress levels and rising costs for treatment of lifestyle-related diseases in Israel, high-level stakeholders met […]
INFTA promotes regional development in Goa/India
On the invitation by Peter Kenyon OAM and Australian of the Year 2017, INFTA´s President, Susan Joachim, gave a keynote speech on the economic, health and community benefits, Forest Therapy Centers have for regional development. Her presentation titled “From Japan to Goa: Our Forests Are Incredible Assets for Building Community Health and Connection” was well […]
INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy Tourist Guide training for Vietnam
In order to advance training options for INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy Tourist Guide, INFTA´s President, Susan Joachim, paid a visit to “Fairyland”, a leading eco-resort in a forested area outside Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Hosted by the first INFTA-Certified and Accredited Forest Therapy Guide in Vietnam, Mrs. Van Tran Minh, INFTA´s President had the […]
INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy Tourist Guide training for the Global South
Open for applications now, INFTA is proud to offer the new Forest Therapy Tourist Guide (FTTG) training, an advanced professional pathway designed for those ready to thrive in the global health & wellbeing and wellness tourism sector. As demand grows in global wellness economy – projected to reach about USD 7 trillion in 2026 -, […]
Supporting youth mental health through social media detox and Forest Therapy
Recent research published in JAMA Network Open (2025) highlights growing evidence that structured social media detox initiatives can support improved mental health outcomes among young people. As communities respond to rising concerns around youth wellbeing, research and practice increasingly show that reducing screen time alone is not enough—what replaces digital engagement plays a critical role […]
Green space is not a luxury — but Public health
A Finnish study adds striking evidence to something many of us intuitively know: contact with urban nature isn’t a luxury, it’s a Public health strategy with measurable mental and physical health benefits. It’s no surprise that researchers around the world are no longer just tracking whether people experience anxiety or depression, but why these conditions are […]
INFTA completed innovative research project
INFTA has successfully completed the data collection for the research project termed “Effective Stress Reduction in Nature“. This project aimed at effectively bringing down stress levels of international students to improve their mental and physical health. It was partially funded by a grant of the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Region in Victoria. It […]
Forest Therapy – effective in Germany
INFTA is proud about the release of the first scientific article which underscores the effectiveness of Forest Therapy in Germany. In 2020 and on the initiative of INFTA’s Secretary & International Strategic Advisor, Dr. Dieter Kotte, INFTA (Germany) and Charité Berlin teamed up to conduct the first national research project in Forest Therapy, federally funded […]
INFTA receives important research grant
INFTA has been awarded another grant by the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Region in Victoria. The proposed research project termed “Effective Stress Reduction in Nature” aims at effectively bringing down stress levels of international students to improve their mental and physical health. It is part of the Study Melbourne Inclusion Program which has […]
INFTA’s fact-finding mission in Taiwan
In March 2025, INFTA‘s Executive Committee members, Susan Joachim and Dr. Dieter Kotte, were invited by the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency (FANCA), Ministry of Agriculture, to Taiwan on a fact-finding mission learn about Forest Therapy in Taiwan. The mission was organized by the Taiwan Forest Therapy Society. At a symposium conducted at FANCA’s headquarter […]