The Municipality of Cantagallo wants to develop the potential of the Acquerino Reserve in the field of forest therapy, including the project in the new management plan of the natural area. The meeting, which took place in the Municipality headquarters, was born from this objective between the council and Dr. Francesco Becheri, psychotherapist, one of the most active and well-known experts on the topic of forest therapy in the healthcare sector. Luca Maccelli from the Union of Municipalities of Valbisenzio, responsible for the management of the regional agricultural and forestry heritage of which the Reserve is part, also participated in the meeting. Becheri highlighted the opportunities that the nature reserve can offer in the healthcare sector. “Even the most recent studies at a global level place forest therapy as an advanced form of curative and preventive medicine, given the wide-ranging effects it produces on the mental and physical health of the person, declining all this as an alternative ecosystem service offered by the forest” says Becheri.
“In this way the forest becomes a place of psychophysical well-being”, underlined the health councilor, Dimitri Becheri. “A new function that optimally accompanies the traditional tourist-naturalistic enjoyment of an extraordinary place like that of the Acquerino Cantagallo Reserve” added the councilor for the promotion of the territory and protected areas, Jacopo Payar.
Therefore, the council is ready, in concert with the Union of Municipalities of Valbisenzio and the Region, to deepen the project through further moments of discussion with the local health system and to identify, within the site and therefore in the new plan management of the Reserve, the areas suitable for this new use.
**What specific steps will be taken to ensure the long-term sustainability of forest therapy practices within the Acquerino Reserve, balancing ecological preservation with visitor access and program delivery? **
## Forest Therapy in Acquerino Reserve: An Interview
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. Today, we’re diving into the exciting development surrounding the Acquerino Reserve in Cantagallo. The Municipality is exploring the potential of “forest therapy” and its integration into the reserve’s management plan. To discuss this innovative approach, we have with us Dr. Francesco Becheri, a leading expert in forest therapy, and Councillor Dimitri Becheri, responsible for health in the Municipality of Cantagallo.
**Section 1: Understanding Forest Therapy**
* **Dr. Becheri, could you elaborate on what forest therapy actually entails? How does it work, and what are its potential benefits for mental and physical health?**
* **Councillor Becheri, what initially sparked the Municipality’s interest in incorporating forest therapy into the Acquerino Reserve’s offerings?**
* **Many people associate nature with positive well-being. What sets forest therapy apart from simply spending time outdoors?**
**Section 2: Acquerino Reserve as a Potential Hub**
* **Dr. Becheri, what specific qualities of the Acquerino Reserve make it particularly suitable for forest therapy practices?**
* **Councillor Becheri, how do you envision integrating forest therapy into the existing management plan of the reserve? Will it requireInfrastructure changes or specialized staff?**
**Section 3: Benefits and Challenges**
* **Dr. Becheri, are there any specific health conditions or demographics that might particularly benefit from forest therapy? What kind of evidence supports these claims?**
* **Councillor Becheri, what are the potential challenges of implementing forest therapy in a public space like the Acquerino Reserve? How will you ensure accessibility and sustainability?**
**Section 4: Looking Ahead**
* **Dr. Becheri, what are your hopes for the future of forest therapy in the healthcare sector, both locally and globally?**
* **Councillor Becheri, how do you see this initiative fitting into the broader vision for the Acquerino Reserve and the development of Cantagallo?**
* **Dr. Becheri, what message would you like to share with our readers about the potential of connecting with nature for well-being?**
**Conclusion:**
Thank you, Dr. Becheri and Councillor Becheri, for shedding light on this fascinating and promising initiative. Forest therapy represents a timely and innovative approach to healthcare, and we are
excited to see how this unfolds in Acquerino Reserve. We will continue to follow this development and keep our readers informed.
