2nd World Conference on Forests for Public Health: Forest Welfare

Traditionally, forests have provided numerous values and benefits. Besides producing wood and other resources, they control and preserve the environment as well as function as important places for relaxation and leisure. They have also recently been drawing attention as an important resource for “personal human health and public health,” which is also the theme for this international symposium. 

Of course, there have been countless examples of recognizing and utilizing the relationship between the forest and our health throughout the ages in the East and West. However, scientific and systematic research on this, and efforts to apply and present policies in various areas of society based on the research results are relatively recent. 

Therefore, this conference will serve as a platform for all stake-holders around the world who research, implement, as well as educate and formulate policies on ‘forests, health and well-being’ to exchange views and strengthen new cooperation.