Ecology and Forests for Public Health Conference

Aim of the Conference

To focus on environmental, climatic and cultural changes that threaten the Public's Health today. This event will analyse the importance of ecology and forests for people on our planet. A wide range of aspects will therefore be addressed through key-note speakers, submitted abstracts, workshops and side events. Subthemes like vocational rehabilitation in nature, recreation, health promotion, physical activity, well-being, out-door life (friluftsliv), farming for health etc. are also planned as part of the programme.

Expected Outcomes

The conference is a joint endeavour of researchers, policy makers and practitioners. Proposals for policies, practical solutions and further research will be developed.

Call for Abstracts

Late abstracts will be received until 15th of July.
Send abstracts to: David.Schnaiter@i-med.ac.at

Pre- and Post-Conference Meetings and Excursions

Sigdal/Trillemarka, Buskerud 16.-18. September.
Finnskogen, Hedmark 21.-22. September.

Organized by

Nature-Culture-Health International (NaCu- Heal Int.) in cooperation with International Academy of Science - Health & Ecology, University of Oslo, Medical University of Innsbruck, Hedmark University College, Norwegian Public Health Association, IUFRO: "Task Force Forests and Human Health" and "Research Group Gender and Forestry", UNIESCO (UN Int. Ecological Safety Cooperative Organization), Norwegian Farmers and Smallholders Union, Norwegian Forestry Society, NaKuHel Sigdal, and The Norwegian Organization Women in Forestry.

Conference Addresses

Post-Address: Ann Merete Furuberg, PhD, Furuberget, NO-2256 Grue Finnskog, Norway. Telephone: + 47 90 16 30 92

Conference homepage and registration: www.nacuheal.net

Conference e-mail: nacuheal@gmail.com

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