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INFTA is involved in a range of media activities related to Public health and, more specifically, to the benefits of Forest Therapy.

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Forest Therapy effectiveness Germany

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 ...
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Shinrin Yoku for the University of Melbourne students, enjoying the tea ceremony

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 ...
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Forest Therapy symposium Taiwan 2025

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 ...
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Forest Therapy at Tomin-no-Mori in Japan

INFTA’s fact-finding mission in Japan

In November 2024, INFTA‘s Executive Committee members, Susan Joachim and Dr. Dieter Kotte, were invited to Japan on a fact-finding mission to reset and restart ...
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Forest Therapy for international students

INFTA leads important research

INFTA led a research group in Australia conducting an important clinical study. The aim of this project – funded with a grant by the Department ...
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Forest Therapy Guide Training Cohort Victoria September 2024

Forest Therapy Guide Training in Victoria

The Institute of Forest Therapy, INFTA’s Accredited Training Provider in Australia, conducted another successful exclusive five-day, in-person workshop at Pallotti College in Victoria/Australia. Getting exposed ...
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