Why Create an ANFT-Certified Forest Therapy Trail?

An ANFT-Certified Forest Therapy Trail offers landowners, towns, and organizations a meaningful way to support community health, accessibility, and connection to nature. Designed to encourage slowing down and sensory engagement, these trails make natural spaces more inclusive and restorative for people of all ages and abilities.

For landowners and organizations, certification adds value while promoting thoughtful stewardship and low-impact use of the land. For towns and municipalities, Forest Therapy Trails demonstrate a commitment to public well-being, enhance parks and green spaces, and offer a peaceful resource for residents and visitors alike.

Sarah Pickard, ANFT Trail Certification Consultant, partners with landowners, towns, and organizations to guide the certification process—helping create trails that honor the land and serve the community.