7.9Thu 2026
A Paper Company’s Challenge: Commercializing a Wood-Based Biorefinery—The Forest Circular Economy and the Chemical Industry: Corporate Initiatives Toward the Practical Application of Biomass Chemistry (3)
*Click here for the previous column: Major Japanese Petrochemical Companies Take on the Commercialization of the “Mass Balance Method” Through Bio-Naphtha Imports—The Forest Circular Economy and the Chemical Industry […]
7.6Mon 2026
Wooden Toys Make Their Way into the Lexus Collection: The Intersection of Forests and Society, Expanding into Branding, Tourism, and CSR [Trends in Wood Education 2026]
In recent years, the importance of “Mokuiku”—a program that involves interacting with trees to learn about how forests work—has been gaining renewed attention in various fields. Traditional programs for children […]
7.3Fri 2026
The trees lining the water’s edge that adorn Tokyo’s only waterfront landscape: the metasequoia grove that has become the symbol of Mizumoto Park
When it comes to “water towns,” places like Itako in Ibaraki Prefecture are well-known in the Kanto region, but there are also parks within Tokyo’s 23 wards where you can enjoy the scenery of a “water town” […]
7.2Thu 2026
Why Do Austrian Foresters Earn the Trust of Forest Owners? Personal Relationships—Something That Can’t Be Built on Knowledge Alone
The Role and Responsibilities of Foresters in Austria In Austria, foresters (forestry technicians, […]
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7.1Wed 2026
[From a Shinto Priest’s Perspective] How Should We Communicate the Value of Corporate Green Spaces? — Natural Capital Management in the TNFD Era, as Seen Through the Lens of Shrine Forests
The “Invisible Wall” Between the TNFD and Corporate Green Spaces: By 2030, effectively conserve more than 30% of land and sea as healthy ecosystems […]
6.29Mon 2026
[Case Studies of Wooden Offices and Commercial Facilities] Understanding Wooden Architecture in the Era of Decarbonization and Well-being Through Leading Examples and Policies
In recent years, against the backdrop of efforts to achieve a decarbonized society, the expansion of ESG investing, and growing interest in well-being, wooden office buildings and commercial facilities […]
6.24Wed 2026
[Reforestation Trends 2026] The Direction Set by the New “Basic Plan for Forests and Forestry”: Laying the Groundwork for a Forest Cycle Driven by Public-Private Partnerships
"Reforestation," which is essential for harnessing the multifaceted functions of forests and establishing sustainable forestry, faces challenges such as rising afforestation costs and a shortage of workers […]
6.22Mon 2026
Forest Women’s Action Conference—Women Shaping Forests and Communities
A Dialogue with Nature, a Way of Life That Challenges Our Values
Friday, July 17, 2026, 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | Online
“Forest Circular Economy” takes a multifaceted approach to understanding the relationship between forests and society and the economy, and is engaged in "a dialogue of knowledge that bridges the field and society" […]
6.17Wed 2026
There are no young trees. If things continue this way, the timber industry will disappear in 20 years—Togawa Lumber’s Challenge: A Circular Forestry Business Model [This Was the Turning Point]
"Right now, more than 80 percent of the trees are 50 years old or older, and there are no young trees. If things continue this way, in 20 years, all jobs related to timber will disappear […]
6.15Mon 2026
How to Link Wood Use and Reforestation: New Developments Shown in the Forest and Forestry White Paper and Company Case Studies [Trends in Forest Resource Recycling 2026].
As Japan's planted forests and satoyama forests are entering a period of full-scale use and renewal, we must sustainably "cut, use, plant, and nurture" forest resources [...].
6.10Wed 2026
Okayama Model Leading the Way to a Circular Forest Economy - The Seriousness of Industry, Government, Academia and Money Will Change Japan into a Resource Self-Sufficient Nation
*Previous column hereRegional National Universities Become Hubs for Social Implementation - Facing Local Challenges with Data and Practice Industry-Government-Academia-Gold in Okayama [...].
6.8Mon 2026
Forestry Agency Releases Simplified Assessment Method to Show "Numerical Value" of Forest Water Resources Recharge [Forest x Nature Positive Trends 2026].
The movement to realize "Nature Positive" (nature revitalization) is developing from multiple angles, transcending the boundaries of the national government, local governments, and private companies [...].
6.4Thu 2026
Civilization Ends when Forests are Lost? Revisiting the Cycle of Forests and People from the Remaining Beech Belt at the Edge of Eurasia Reading "Beech Belt Culture" by Takeshi Umehara et al (Part 2)
*Previous column is hereA Worldview of Cycles Linking the Jomon, Ainu, and Matagi: Reading "Beech Belt Culture" by Takeshi Umehara et al. (Part 1) Civilization [...].
6.3Wed 2026
Opportunities and Risks of the GHG Protocol's New Land Sector Criteria "Biomass is not unconditionally considered carbon neutral" for the Forest Circular Economy
In January 2026, the Land Sector and Removal Criteria for the GHG Protocol was released. The development process began in 2020 [...].
6.2Tuesday, 2026
Trends in the Utilization of Large-Diameter Timber 2026] Expanding Uses in Public Spaces and Furniture: Value-Added Applications in Hardwoods and Traditional Architecture
As Japan's planted forests enter the period of full-scale utilization, the effective use of thickly grown "large-diameter lumber" has become an urgent issue. Until now, [...]...
6.1Mon 2026
The Goddess' Viewpoint] Can the Wooden Card Game be an Entrance to Dialogue Connecting Forests and People? How to Cultivate a Forest Circular Economy and Culture
When we think of the term "circular forest economy," we tend to think in the direction of "how to use trees" and "how to increase the value of timber" [...].