Forest as a Health Resource
1st Edition
Published on 30. August 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
XI, 38 pages
978-3-658-42527-2 (ISBN)
Description
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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Series
Edition
1st ed. 2023
Language
English
Place of publication
Wiesbaden
Germany
Publishing group
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
2 s/w Abbildungen
XI, 38 p. 2 illus.
Dimensions
Height: 21 cm
Width: 14.8 cm
Weight
89 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-658-42527-2 (9783658425272)
DOI
10.1007/978-3-658-42528-9
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Person
Joachim Rathmann teaches and conducts research on human-environment relations as a private lecturer at the Institute of Geography at the University of Augsburg and as an adjunct professor at the School of Science and the Environment at Memorial University in Newfoundland.
Content
Introduction: forests as a recreational space.- The health benefits of visiting forests.- Shinrin Yoku: forest bathing.- Forests in climate change.- Outlook.