Let forest heal

Health Forest leads you to the heart of nature’s impacts on wellbeing. Utilise research data on how nature takes care of us – to everyone’s benefit.

Step inside

Let Health Forest nurture you!

Stop for a moment. Listen to yourself. Are your mind and body tensed up? Are you feeling lethargic or exhausted? Let the forest nurture you – it’s all free!

Books – take Health Forest with you wherever you go

By reading our books you can have a refreshing visit to a forest in your mind. You learn new things about nature and its impacts on wellbeing. Take insights and inspiration with you on your forest walks!

Health Forest – method, place and attitude

Health Forest is a nature prescription, a concrete place and a scientifically proven method. Ultimately, it is an attitude where just a single tree can be seen as a source of wellbeing.

Support, take part and spread the word about Health Forest

Find your own way to connect to the Healthy Forest! Increase your understanding, treat yourself with nature and encourage others to get involved. You can also support us in many ways.

Research shows: Health Forest improves mental health

Health Forest activities have provided positive experiences from the start of the project, i.e. since 2015. Now the impacts of the method have also been verified by research.

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I go to the forest for no particular reason. When I return I have a rucksack full of reasons.”
– Sinikka Lappeteläinen