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Module 3: Creating Memorable Forest Wellbeing Experiences

Introduction to ForestWell Tourism Module 3: Creating Memorable Forest Wellbeing Experiences

Module 3 Overview

Module 3 creates a crucial and baseline in understanding the ForestWell experience, focused on tourism, culinary and wellness and wellbeing in a forest and provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical overview of newest methods, applications and business ideas. It follows the ForestWell concept, highlighting eco-friendly and regenerative tourism practices and sustainability. Through the newest examples and case studies, participants will gain a foundational understanding of how to put initial business ideas into practice in their own natural environments. 

3.1 Introduction to ForestWell Memorable Wellbeing Experience

  • Introduction
  • Components of ForestWell Experience
  • External Components of the ForestWell Experience and Steps to Help you Organize and Plan ForestWell Experience Effectively
  • Internal Components of the ForestWell Experience and Characteristics of the Flow Experience

3.2 Types of Forest Experience and Participants

  • Introduction
  • Types of Forest Experiences
  • Types of Forest Participants 

3.3 Integrating ForestWell with Culinary

  • Introduction to ForestWell Culinary Experience 
  • Several Types of ForestWell Culinary Experiences
  • Identification, Seasonality, and Preparation of Edible Forest Plants with practical examples
  • Harvesting Seasons, Methods, Tools and the Ability to Identify and Collect Forest Foods Safely and Sustainably
  • Preparation Techniques used to Prepare Forest Foods 
  • Cooking Methods
  • Pairing
  • Examples of ForestWell Culinary Experiences

3.4 Exploring the Concepts of Forest Wellness and Wellbeing

  • Introduction
  • Benefits of Spending Time in Nature
  • Activities in the forest to promote physical and mental health
  • Skills Needed to Facilitate Physiological and Psychological Benefits of Forest Bathing Experiences
  • Forest Bathing – link to Module 6

3.5 Understanding the Power of ForestWell Tourism

  • Introduction
  • Elements of ForestWell Tourism
  • Nature Interpretation
  • Knowledge of Natural and Cultural Resources
  • Skills in Designing and Delivering Effective Interpretation Programs
  • Skills in Designing and Promoting Adventure Tourism Experiences
  • Participant Stories

3.6 Case Studies & Success Stories

3.7 Additional Material

3.8 Quiz

Learning Objectives

  1. Understand the foundational principles and the key elements of ForestWell’s Memorable Wellbeing Experience.
  2. Understand the target groups/audience and specifics of ForestWell tourists.
  3. Understand the elements of ForestWell culinary, tourism and wellness and wellbeing.
  4. Explore ForestWell business opportunities 
  5. Learn how to integrate culinary, tourism and wellness concepts and ideas into business operations.
  6. Study real-world examples of successful ForestWell businesses and their approaches.
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