Pre-event

program at a glance

Date

Category

Program

Venue

OCT 23-24

Forest Therapy Festival

    World Forest Therapy program Demonstration

    National Center for Forest Therapy, Yeongju

OCT 25

Wellness Field Tour

    Wellness Field Tour

    Chungcheongbuk-do region (TBA)

Forest Therapy Festival (Oct 23-24)

Overview

This event convenes researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the public to advance forest therapy into practice. It emphasizes hands-on, field-based program demonstrations in authentic forest settings, fostering cross-cultural exchange and experiential learning. Leading international experts are invited to present and facilitate signature forest therapy programs representing their respective countries.

Date : 23-24 October 2026
Venue : National Center for Forest Therapy (Yeongju, Gyeongbuk, Korea)
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Pre-Event Registration Type

Overseas
Overseas

Category

Early Bird Deadline
Aug 31

Pre Registration
Sep 1~Sep 30

General Participant

350 USD

400 USD

Student,
Accompanying Person

300 USD

350 USD


Meeting Point (Oct 22) : Incheon International Airport (TBA)
Inclusions : Accommodation during the trip, Transportation between destinations, Meals as per itinerary, English-speaking guide, Entrance fees
Exclusions : Personal expenses, Alcoholic beverages and additional drinks, Travel insurance

Travel insurance is mandatory and must be purchased individually by each participant.
The organizers will not be held responsible for any personal injury, illness, loss, or damage to personal belongings during the trip. Participants are strongly advised to ensure that their insurance covers medical expenses, personal liability, and trip cancellation.


Domestics
Domestics

Category

Early Bird Deadline
Aug 31

Pre Registration
Sep 1~Sep 30

General Participant

200,000 KRW

250,000 KRW

Student,
Accompanying Person

150,000 KRW

200,000 KRW


Meeting Point (Oct 23) : Punggi Station or National Center for Forest Therapy (TBA)
Inclusions : Transportation, Meals as per itinerary, English-speaking guide, Entrance fees
Exclusions : Personal expenses, Alcoholic beverages and additional drinks, Travel insurance

Travel insurance is mandatory and must be purchased individually by each participant.
The organizers will not be held responsible for any personal injury, illness, loss, or damage to personal belongings during the trip. Participants are strongly advised to ensure that their insurance covers medical expenses, personal liability, and trip cancellation.

Objectives

01. From theory to practice

            Establish a field-based international platform where forest therapy programs are applied and demonstrated in real-world natural environments.

02. Cross-cultural comparison

            Promote comparative insights into how diverse forest ecosystems, cultural contexts, and policy frameworks shape forest therapy approaches.

03. Participatory international exchange

            Encourage active engagement among researchers, practitioners, and participants through immersive, experience-driven programs, fostering a sustainable global network.

Program Overview

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Demonstration Registration

Detailed information on registration will be announced in due course via our official website and other channels. We invite qualified experts to apply and participation

info@wfoft.org / www.wfoft.com

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