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Objectives: This study aimed was to identify the effects of forest therapy program on older adults. Methods: A literature search was performed using Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane, riss4U, E-article and ScienceON. to analyze literature the literature published from January 2014 to February 2024. A total of 1,380 studies were identified and 5 studies matched the selection criteria in the final analysis. Five studies were analysed using Cochrane’s RoB 2.0. Results: The forest therapy improved participants’ mood, lung function, muscle strength, bone mineral density, oxidative stress and profile of mood state through forest walking. Forest therapy may play an important role in promoting older adults’ physical and pyschological healthy. However, A lack of studies limits the strength of the results and calls, for further trials. Conclusions: This study provides information on effective forest therapy for older adults, highlighting the necessity of developing various forest programs.