Forest schools sprouted in Europe in18th century, formed in Scandinavia in 1950s, and then developed in Nordic countries such as Norway and Denmark.

In the mid-1990s, the concept of Danish forest kindergarten model was introduced into Britain. Since then, forest education has developed rapidly in Britain, the United States, Germany and Japan. Game-based and nature-centered. Through practical learning in forest or tree-covered environment, all learners are provided with opportunities to explore nature and take risks, and learn different survival skills, so that they can gain and develop self-confidence and self-esteem.