Forest Therapy in Germany, Japan, and China: Proposal, Development Status, and Future Prospects

• Published in: Forests Vol. 13; no. 8; p. 1289
• Main Authors: Zhang, Zhiyong, Ye, Bing
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.08.2022
• Subjects: 19th century; 20th century; China; Culture; Ecological function; empirical research; Endocrine system; Environmental aspects; Evolution; Forest management; Forests; Forests and forestry; Germany; Health aspects; Health problems; Health services; human health; Hunter-gatherers; Hydrotherapy; Immune system; Japan; Medical treatment; Mental health; Methods; Nervous system; people; Psychological aspects; Psychotherapy; Public awareness; Public health; Resorts & spas; Therapy; Japan; China; Germany; Europe

Forests have provided support for human health and survival since ancient times. With improved public awareness of health issues and the importance of forest ecological functions, forest therapy has gradually gained momentum. Forest therapies have been applied around the world as preventive and alte...