The 6th International Congress ISFT “Forest and its Potential for Health” will be held on 18-20th September 2024 in Druskininkai, Lithuania.

This congress, which is organised by the International Society of Forest Therapy and Association Gyvo Žalio, is a significant collaborating science event in the field of forest medicine and nature therapy, biomedical research, climatology, phytopharmaceuticals and forest-based tourism.

The central objective of the Congress is to present the latest research findings on how forest ecosystem services contribute to the health and well-being of people and communities. Additionally, it serves as a platform to share exemplary case studies of the non-wood forest economy and the application of forest therapies in the fields of public health and forest-based therapeutic tourism. There will be three days of scientific presentations, panel discussions, practical workshops of forest therapy and other healing practices as well as networking and cultural events.

Submission of abstracts is welcome until 31st May 2024.

Registration is now open, with early bird fees applicable until 30th June 2024.