Acknowledgements
Welcome
Role of the Program Director
Training and Resources
Monthly Q & A - Zoom Calls - Community Gatherings
Overview
Origins of Certified "Forest Therapy Trails & Bases"
ANFT Certification Framework
Benefits of Certification
What types of areas are good candidates for Forest Therapy certification?
Guided, Self-Guided & Hybrid Experiences
Certification Cost
What is an ANFT Certification Consultant and what do they do?
The Mind of the Consultant
One or More Trails
Certification Criteria Overview
Safety
Infrastructure
Ease of Access
Design
Ecosystem Health
Management
Sit Spots
Examples
Mistico Trail - Costa Rica
Creating the Mistico Trail in Costa Rica
The Process
Standard Design Principals
Pathways to Trail Building
Sustainable Trail Development
Forest Therapy Trails Project
Existing vs. New Construction
Biophilic Design Principles
Working with Fractals
Fractals In Nature
Examples: Trail Photos
Examples: Water Features
Examples: Gather Spots and Shelter Photos
Examples: Other Types of Features/Structures
Elements Supporting Forest Therapy Experiences
NFF Grant Funds First Forest Therapy Trail On National Forest
Bohinj Forest Melody
Bohinj Forest Melody Assessment Application
Working with the Land Manager
Initiating the Process
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Register the Applicant
Initiate a new TSP ID and Assessment Application
Upload MOUs
Methods of Payment
Assignment: Drafting a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Assess the Site and Identify Needs and Opportunities
Create a Site Map
Supporting Documentation
Recommendations
ANFT Review Phase I
Assignment: Assessment
Assignment: Recommendations
Phase 2 Overview
Signs
Self-Guide/Invitations
ANFT Phase II Review
Assignment: Invitations
Celebrate the Occasion!
Re-Certification & Conversions
ANFT Certification Consultant Exam
ANFT Consultant Certification - Final Steps
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Program Links & Downloads
Resource Repository
Certified Locations Map
ANFT Certification Consultant Directory