Human Health and Sustainable Forest Management
2025-04-06
The contribution of forests and other types of natural and semi-natural habitats to human health and well-being is increasingly understood within science. In the literature, five key mechanisms for the health benefits of forests have been identified and discussed within the research field:
- Reduced exposure to noise and air pollution
- Stress reduction and psychological and physiological restoration
- Strengthening the immune system through contact with nature
- Increased physical activity and reduction in obesity rates
- Better social contacts