Organized in cooperation with Agricultural & Rural Studies
We are pleased to announce that Agricultural & Rural Studies is a supporting journal of The First National Conference on Forest Therapy & the First Annual Conference of the Forest Therapy Branch of the Chinese Society of Forestry, to be held in Beijing from May 29 to 31, 2026.
Conference Theme
Scientific Innovation, Disciplinary Development, and Industrial Advancement of Forest Therapy under the Healthy China Initiative
Key Dates & Location
- Dates: May 29–31, 2026
- Venue: Lecture Hall, 5th Floor, Beijing Forestry University Library
Conference Highlights
- Opening ceremony with the release of the Beijing Initiative on High-Quality Development of Forest Therapy
- Keynote speeches by leading experts in forestry and health sciences
- Thematic sessions and roundtables on interdisciplinary research and industry practice
- Dedicated sessions for young scholars and industry professionals
- Poster exhibition for graduate students
Call for Contributions
We welcome unpublished research papers, case studies, and posters related to forest therapy.
- Abstract submission deadline: May 1, 2026
- Full paper/poster submission deadline: May 22, 2026
- Submission email: csf_ftb@163.com
Accepted papers will be included in the conference proceedings and may be recommended for fast-track review in supporting journals, including Agricultural & Rural Studies.
Registration
Early bird registration (until April 30, 2026):
- Regular attendee: ¥1,200
- Student member: ¥500
For detailed registration, accommodation, and program information, please refer to the official conference notice.
This notice is issued by the Editorial Office of Agricultural & Rural Studies in support of interdisciplinary dialogue between rural studies and therapeutic landscape research.