About
ICFT 2027
Advancing forest therapy through research, practice, and global collaboration.
About MINT
The Multidisciplinary Institute of Nature Therapy (MINT) at the University of British Columbia brings together researchers, practitioners, institutions, and industry partners to advance the science and application of nature-based health.
Who We Are
MINT is an international multidisciplinary collaborative innovation platform and think tank initiated by the Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship at UBC. It supports global dialogue on forest therapy, nature therapy, wellness planning, rehabilitation, and evidence-based nature-health interventions.
What We Do
- Promote interdisciplinary research on forest therapy and human wellbeing.
- Bridge scientific evidence, practical implementation, and public health applications.
- Support international collaboration among universities, research institutes, wellness organizations, and forest-health practitioners.
- Advance nature-based wellness models, digital health tools, and forest therapy site development.
International Conference on Forest Therapy
Building on the first and second conferences, ICFT 2027 continues to expand an international platform for forest therapy research, practice, education, and cross-sector collaboration.
ICFT 2027
3rd International Conference on Forest Therapy
The 3rd International Conference on Forest Therapy will gather global scholars, practitioners, students, policymakers, and wellness-sector partners to explore the latest advances in forest therapy, nature-based health, forest wellness, and interdisciplinary implementation.
The conference will highlight scientific evidence, practical models, international case studies, and emerging opportunities for integrating forest therapy into public health, education, tourism, and sustainable forest management.
Second Conference
2nd International Conference on Forest Therapy
The 2nd International Conference on Forest Therapy further strengthened international exchange across forest therapy research and practice. It brought together experts and participants from diverse backgrounds to discuss scientific evidence, implementation pathways, and the growing role of nature-based wellbeing in contemporary health and wellness systems.
Through keynote presentations, thematic sessions, and professional exchange, the second conference expanded the ICFT network and laid a strong foundation for continued global collaboration.
First Conference
1st International Conference on Forest Therapy
The first International Conference on Forest Therapy established an important platform for discussing forest therapy research, institutional context, and effective implementation. It introduced forest therapy as an emerging interdisciplinary field connecting forestry, health sciences, psychology, environmental design, tourism, and community wellbeing.
As the beginning of the ICFT series, the first conference helped frame shared questions about how forests and nature-based activities can support mental, physical, and social wellbeing.
Join Us at ICFT 2027
We welcome researchers, practitioners, students, community partners, and organizations interested in forest therapy, nature-based health, and sustainable wellness innovation.