SEFS Assistant Professor Gregory Bratman is an author on a recent report, “Forests and Trees for Human Health: Pathways, Impacts, Challenges and Response Options,” published by Global Forest Expert Panels (GFEP) Program of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations. The report highlights how forests, trees and green spaces impact human health across all life stages and reduce mental, physical and social health risks.

44 scientists and experts contributed to this assessment, with a core Expert Panel of 16 scientists with diverse expertise, including forestry, ecology, landscape design, psychology, medicine, epidemiology and public health.