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Conversations with people whose work and paths deepen our relationship with trees, forests and the Living World. If your work is connected with trees or nature and you would like to share your perspective, get in touch: we would be delighted to feature your work and broaden this international conversation.

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Trees, Forests & Forest Therapy

Clotilde Rolland

4 days ago2 min read

Frédérique Mingam, art therapist and forest therapy guide near Nantes, France

Kindness Is a Strength: Interview with Art Therapist Frédérique Mingam

Meet Frédérique Mingam, an art therapist and forest therapy guide near Nantes who brings together nature, creativity and a radical idea: kindness can become a genuine strength.

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Clotilde

4 days ago6 min read

Elisabeth Raud, forest therapy practitioner and creator of an Atlantis oracle deck in Saint-Malo, France

Trees, the Violet Flame and Atlantis: Interview with Elisabeth Raud

Meet Elisabeth Raud, a forest therapy practitioner in Saint-Malo whose spiritual path brings together trees, energy practices, the Violet Flame tradition and her Atlantis oracle deck.

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Clotilde

4 days ago4 min read

Miguel Gicquiaud, gardener and forest therapy practitioner in Brittany, France

A Gardener’s Sensitivity to Trees: Interview with Miguel Gicquiaud

Meet Miguel Gicquiaud, a French gardener whose love of plants, forest therapy and outdoor education reveals the deep sensitivity behind a life spent working with the Living World.

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Clotilde

4 days ago4 min read

Viviane Lafourcade, forest therapy guide in Soustons and the Landes, southwest France

Forest Therapy in the Landes: Interview with Viviane Lafourcade

Meet Viviane Lafourcade, a forest therapy guide in Soustons in southwest France, whose joyful approach brings together Atlantic forests, wildlife, intuition and wonder.

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Clotilde

4 days ago4 min read

Jessica Matignon, forest therapy practitioner and creator of jewellery made with natural stones and tree seeds

Seeds, Jewellery, Trees and Energy: Jessica Matignon’s Luminous Journey

Meet Jessica Matignon, a forest therapy practitioner and creator of jewellery made with natural stones and gathered tree seeds, whose work blends sensitivity, creativity and connection with the Living World.

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Clotilde

4 days ago5 min read

Sophie Abbate, sophrologist and forest therapy guide in Orée-d’Anjou, France

Forest Therapy and Sophrology in the Loire Valley: Interview with Sophie Abbate

Meet Sophie Abbate, a sophrologist and forest therapy guide in Orée-d’Anjou. She shares how nature, disability, spirituality and the forest of La Foucaudière shape her practice.

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Clotilde

4 days ago6 min read

Sébastien Coleau, teacher and forest therapy practitioner interviewed by Telomere Project

The Forest as a Space for Learning and Awakening: Interview with Sébastien Coleau

Maths and science teacher Sébastien Coleau takes students into the forest, facilitates Climate Fresks and leads forest therapy sessions. He shares how trees shape his teaching and his life.

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Clotilde

4 days ago6 min read

Béatrice Le Roux, forest therapy guide near Toulouse, France

Forest Therapy in Toulouse: Interview with Béatrice Le Roux

Meet Béatrice Le Roux, a forest therapy guide in Toulouse. She shares her favourite forests, sensory walks, creativity with plants, and the renewal she finds among trees.

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Clotilde

4 days ago3 min read