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Nichinan Town, Tottori Prefecture, is a town with a population of about 3,700, facing declining birthrates, an aging population, and depopulation. Its annual timber production, which once stood at about 30,000 cubic meters, now stands at […]
Driven by the growing interest in achieving a decarbonized society and promoting well-being, as well as strengthened public-private partnerships spurred by the “Act on the Promotion of Wooden Construction in Cities,” […]
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 […]
"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 […]
“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" […]
"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 […]
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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 [...].
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, [...]...
Forestry is a work that faces nature and is therefore strongly affected by the climate. Especially in the summer, work continues in the hot and humid forests, and the body [...]...
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 [...].
Online Event "Circular Forest Economy Talk Live Vol.2 Women Creating Forest Work - Practices Connecting Forests and Communities [...].
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 [...].
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 [...].