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Yasunori Nakagawa

Yasunori Nakagawa

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Forest Science Advisor / Began researching material cycles in forest ecosystems while in graduate school and earned a Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences. After completing graduate school, he conducted research on material cycles in wetland forests as a Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Research Fellow. He subsequently worked on nature restoration projects and biomass energy initiatives.

10.29Thu 2026

Case Studies on Soil Application of Biomass-Derived Materials (2): Relevant Laws and Regulations to Consider When Applying to Forest Lands, and Impacts on Tree Growth, Soil, and Water Quality

*Click here for the previous column: Examples of Soil Application Using Biomass-Derived Materials (1) Pelletization and the use of drones can reduce the labor required for spreading material in reforestation areas […]

9.30Wed 2026

Case Studies on Soil Application of Biomass-Derived Materials (1): Can Pelletization and Drone Technology Reduce the Labor Required for Application in Afforestation Sites?

In the previous installments, we discussed how to prevent the loss of soil functions in biomass afforestation sites or restore those functions that have been lost, by using biomass […]

8.21Fri 2026

Exploring the Potential for Returning Biomass-Derived Materials to Forest Lands Based on Nutrient Data from Combustion Ash, Biochar, Compost, and Digestate

In my previous column, I discussed how to prevent the loss of soil functions in biomass afforestation sites—or to restore those functions once they have been lost—by… [ ]

7.21Tuesday, 2026

Maintaining Biomass Afforestation in the Era of Short-Rotation Harvesting: The Potential for Returning Biomass-Derived Materials to Forest Lands

Biomass afforestation is expected to be increasingly promoted in order to achieve carbon neutrality and secure raw materials for biomass-derived products […]

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