Joachim Rathmann presents the interdisciplinary links between forests and human health. Forests provide numerous ecosystem services for the survival, well-being, and maintenance and enhancement of human health. Forests provide multisensory recreational spaces and can therefore be considered a resource that positively impacts both physical, mental, and social aspects of health. The author presents natural science, social science, and humanities research in an understandable, clear, and concise manner for a diverse readership.
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Forest ecosystem servicesSpiritual refugesHealth benefits of forest visits Shinrin Yoku: Forest bathingForests in climate changeThe target groups
Professionals in environmental education, health, and forest sciences Students in earth,biological, health, and educational sciences The authorJoachim Rathmann works on human-environment relations at the Institute of Geography (University of Augsburg) and as an adjunct professor at the School of Science and the Environment (Memorial University in Newfoundland).The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence. A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content.
Joachim Rathmann presents the interdisciplinary links between forests and human health. Forests provide numerous ecosystem services for the survival, well-being, and maintenance and enhancement of human health. Forests provide multisensory recreational spaces and can therefore be considered a resource that positively impacts both physical, mental, and social aspects of health. The author presents natural science, social science, and humanities research in an understandable, clear, and concise manner for a diverse readership.
Scientifically sound, clearly and concisely written Presents interdisciplinary relationships between forests and human health Written for a diverse audience of various disciplines
Joachim Rathmann
Forest therapy Forest bathing Ecosystem services Forest recreation Forest climate Spiritual forests