Scientific research

Thailand Forest Bathing Research and Kasetsart University Symposium with Prof Li

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In May 2023, TFBI hosted the Humanities faculty of Kasetsart University Bangkok at Newlands Corner in England. Following the meeting, TFBI was invited to Thailand to participate in a cutting-edge research study and a symposium at Kasetsart University.   The invitation was extended to TFBI as a leading light in global research related to forest …

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Université de Paris and Kings College London

Université de Paris and Kings College London presentation

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We are thrilled to announce we have received an invitation to present our work at the “Valuing Nature” symposium held at Kings College London in June. The seminar is an element of a cross-disciplinary project that will connect expertise between the Université de Paris and Kings College London. Valuing Nature theme “How has the natural …

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Mental health charities and university research

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Above photo, the team from Catalyst mental health charity. Mental health charities and university research We are delighted to announce that we have launched government-funded sessions for two mental health charities in March 2022. We are thrilled to be working with Mind and Catalyst to assist the people in their care. Both organisations provide priceless …

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PRESS RELEASE | WORLD RENOWNED FOREST MEDICINE EXPERT APPOINTED AS SCIENTIFIC ADVISER TO THE FOREST BATHING INSTITUTE

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The Forest Bathing Institute is delighted to announce that world renowned forest medicine expert, and one of the founding figures behind the science of Shinrin-Yoku or Forest Bathing, Professor Qing Li has been appointed as its Scientific Adviser. An initial UK based project focussing on specific clinical research will be conducted with his oversight during …

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Appreciating the amazing hidden support networks of trees and their place in combatting climate change

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Some of us may not be able to access woodland for a little while, so when Earth Day focused on climate change for it’s 50th anniversary, it seemed a good opportunity to appreciate the trees around us, their communities, their role in combating climate change, and our role in supporting them. We plan to talk …

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Tree Hugging: Were the Hippies on to something?

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The Icelandic Forestry Commission raised some eyebrows back in April with recommendations to hug trees to help with feelings of loneliness and aid general wellbeing during Coronavirus social distancing restrictions . Of course, they put some work in to make sure there were well managed routes throughout large areas of publicly available woodland to make …

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The UK’s first scientific study replicates Japanese forest bathing science

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Initial psychometric results measure 12 areas of wellbeing improvement We began laying the foundations for a Forest Bathing+ study with Derby University in April 2019, with equipment tests, and defining the parameters for the following study. In July 2019, we conducted our first funded study on the psychometric and physiological effects and benefits of Forest …

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A 2019 Roundup from the Forest Bathing Institute

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2019 was an important year for the Forest Bathing Institute, with some big milestones along the way, for us and for Forest Bathing in the UK. Here are just some of the highlights from the year. We’ve given numerous Interviews throughout the year, and media attention on forest bathing is growing, which is a great …

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