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To ensure the sustainable development of forests, forestry, and the timber industry, efforts to secure and train a stable workforce of on-site practitioners and technical specialists are gaining momentum […]
Now that the Earth’s finite resources have become apparent and the conventional economic system has reached its limits, where should we go from here? I believe the answer lies […]
In recent years, due to the effects of torrential rains and extreme weather, the risk of landslides and debris flows originating in mountainous areas and forests, as well as damage from floating debris and large-scale forest fires, has increased significantly […]
Rather than simply “using” or “planting” domestic hardwoods, the goal is to build a circular system that encompasses processing, commercialization, procurement, reinvestment, and forest regeneration […]
With a mountain of global challenges looming, and based on my experience at the Club of Rome, where I am a member, it is no longer enough to simply cry out that “we are in a crisis” […]
In Japan’s forestry sector, which faces challenges such as labor shortages and declining profitability, efforts toward sustainable forest management are advancing rapidly […]
There is growing attention on the environmental value (credits) of natural capital, particularly forests. Unlike in the past, when the focus was simply on CO2 emissions […]
Much of Japan’s infrastructure, built during the period of rapid economic growth, is now more than 50 years old, making it difficult to gain a comprehensive understanding of its condition using conventional methods […]
"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 […]
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 [...].
He spoke at the Nikkei Regional Development Forum "Creating Wooden Town Development and Realizing Forest Circular Economy" held in Okayama City in March, where he discussed the industrial [...]...
The Emissions Trading Scheme (GX-ETS), a core component of Japan's decarbonization strategy, has moved into its second phase beginning in FY2026. The previous [...].
In recent years, as the increase in bear appearances and damage to forestry and agriculture caused by deer and wild boars have become increasingly serious, the conventional approach of relying on "human power" in the field of countermeasures [...].
Since 2009, we have been involved in the upbringing of children and people in Chigashira-cho, Tottori Prefecture, through our activities called "Morino no Yochien" (Forest Playground). I have been involved in the development of children in the mountain village of [...].
Against the backdrop of the profitability challenges faced by Japan's forest industry and social demands such as the realization of a decarbonized society, we have been working on the use of components extracted from wood resources to [...].
The move toward the digitalization of forest information and forestry management is accelerating in both the public and private sectors. In March, the Forestry Agency announced that smart forestry and new wood-based [...].