
When: July 7 – 9, 2022
Where: Online via Zoom
About the Conference
The UBC Faculty of Forestry presents a 3-day virtual event focusing on forest therapy research, its institutional context, and an overview of effective implementation. Come and discuss the future outlook of a practice that promotes mental, physical, and social wellbeing.
Deadlines
Proposal Submission Deadline – May 31, 2022
Registration Deadline – June 24, 2022
Keynote Speakers
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Dr. Kathy Wolf – Research Social Scientist, at School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of Washington

Dr. Guangyu Wang – Professor and Associate Dean, Asian Strategies, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia
Program
NOTE: All times listed in the table below are in PST.
Day 1, July 7th, 2022 | ||
Time | Event | Description |
17:30 | Opening Ceremony | Welcome Remarks (UBC) |
18:00 | Key Note Speakers | |
20:00 | Panel Discussion | |
20:30 | Intention & Agenda | |
21:00 | Adjourn | |
Day 2, July 8th, 2022 | ||
Time | Event | Description |
8:30 | Panel Sessions AM | Key Note Speaker |
9:00 | Session Speakers (5×15 min per presentation) | |
10:40 | Q & A | |
10:45 | Plenary AM | Closing Workshop |
11:30 | Closing Remarks in Plenary (Group 1) | |
12:00 | Adjourn | |
17:30 | Panel Sessions PM | Key Note Speaker |
18:00 | Session Speakers (5 x 15 min per presentation) | |
19:40 | Q & A | |
19:45 | Plenary PM | Closing Workshop |
20:30 | Closing Remarks in Plenary (Group 2) | |
21:00 | Adjourn | |
Day 3, July 9th, 2022 | ||
Time | Event | Description |
TBD | Immersive Activity | The virtual guided forest therapy walk will be available to all participants through a provided link |
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