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iNaturalist App
A citizen science app that helps you identify the plants and animals around you. It’s beneficial for engaging with the biodiversity of forest settings during wellness activities.
https://www.inaturalist.org/posts/8889-inaturalist-app
AllTrails App
Provides detailed information on hiking trails and natural sites, which is useful for planning forest wellness excursions and ensuring a comprehensive natural experience.
https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/
Headspace (Meditation App)
Offers guided meditation sessions that can be used during forest wellness activities to enhance mindfulness and relaxation.
https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
Google Analytics
An essential tool for analyzing website traffic and user behavior, which can help in refining the digital marketing strategies of a forest wellness center.
Hootsuite
Useful for managing multiple social media profiles, scheduling posts, and engaging with audiences to enhance the digital presence of a wellness center.
Websites
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI)
Provides research and data on the wellness industry, including trends in forest bathing and wellness tourism, which can be crucial for marketing strategies
The International Ecotourism Society (TIES)
Offers resources and guidelines on ecotourism and sustainable practices that can be beneficial for setting up forest wellness centers
Responsible Travel
Provides insights, guidelines, and case studies on responsible tourism practices around the world, helping marketers understand and implement responsible marketing strategies.
Nature Sacred
A foundation that supports creating sanctuaries at hospitals, schools, and urban spaces to foster a connection to nature and improve community health, offering insights that can be applied to forest wellness centers.
The FORESTWELL Projects aims are to implement the innovative and stimulating learning environment in VET and creation of an upskilling pathway for entrepreneurs in wellness and tourism.
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