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Green Forest Jobs (GFJ) and other unexpected young forces come together

11.18Tue 2025

Transforming the Forestry Industry with Data and Connecting the Region with Circulation: The Challenge of Shibata Sangyo, Iwate [Platinum Forest Industry Initiative Lecture] (Japanese only)

Why hasn't productivity in the forestry industry increased? As labor shortages and costs continue to rise, how can we change the structure of the forestry industry and how can we maintain it as a regional industry?

10.30Thu 2025

# Daily Life of Women in Forestry: Kyushu] Connecting the Blessings of the Forest with Techniques, Messages from the Field

The Kyushu region, with its mild and rainy climate, boasts some of the nation's best forest resources, with cedar and cypress trees thriving in the region. Oguni cedar, Hita cedar, and other high-quality [...].

10.16Thu 2025

# Daily Life of a Forestry Girl: Kinki/Chugoku] Doing Hard Work and Raising Children! Bringing a New Breeze to the Work Site

The warm and humid climate of the Kinki and Chugoku regions is rich in forest resources, with coniferous trees such as Japanese cedar and cypress being produced in abundance. [...].

9.22Mon 2025

# Daily Life of Women in Forestry: Shikoku] Deepening Local Connections through Forest-Related Activities

Shikoku is blessed with a mild climate and abundant precipitation, and its forest resources support the livelihood and culture of the region. Surrounded by rugged mountains and clear streams, nature [...].

8.28Thu 2025

New Foundation Launched to Nurture and Support "Nature Planners," Entrepreneurs Connecting Natural Capital and the Economy

The "Nature Planner Foundation" fosters and supports "nature planners," entrepreneurial human resources who create new value together with nature [...].

8.27Wed 2025

# Daily Life of Women in Forestry: Chubu] Communicating a wide range of activities, including local events that connect forests and people.

The majestic mountains and rich forest resources of the Chubu region have long supported local lifestyles and industries. From forests close to urban areas to [...].

8.15Fri 2025

The Growing Need for Broad-based Forester Training and Institutional Upgrading in a Japan with a Declining Population.

The starting point of the "circular forest economy" is forest management and forestry operations. How to develop and secure the leaders of the forestry industry is the same as other industries [...].

8.5Tue 2025

# Daily Life of Women in Forestry: Tohoku] Realistic transmission of large vehicles and chainsaw operation

The Tohoku region, with its vast forests, is one of Japan's leading forestry regions. A variety of tree species such as Aomori hiba (cypress), Akita cedar, red pine, and beech are found in the region [...].

7.24Thu 2025

# Daily Life of Women in Forestry: Kanto] Woodworking Workshops and Other Interactions with Local Residents

Although most people may think of mountainous regions when they hear the word "forestry," there are actually vast forests in the Kanto region as well. Tokyo and Saitama [...].

7.22Tue 2025

Gender Perspective" Paves the Way for the Future of Forestry and Forest Products Women in Japan and abroad are contributing to regional revitalization and strengthening cooperation among local residents.

When most people think of forestry in Japan, they probably picture a man holding a chainsaw and wearing a helmet. [...].

7.15Tue 2025

Young people interested in forestry as a way of life.

Quiet changes are coming to the forestry industry. The forestry workforce is aging, and by 2020, 251 TP3T of the workforce will be over 65 years old [...].

6.25Wed 2025

# Daily Life of a Forestry Girl: Hokkaido] Communicating the preciousness of time spent in contact with forests and trees

Hokkaido boasts the largest forest area of any prefecture in Japan and has a thriving forestry industry. In particular, Abies sachalinensis and Ezo spruce produced in Hokkaido are light and easy to process [...].

5.31Sat 2025

Streamlining J-credit patrols with LivMap, a smartphone map application Sharing forest information in real time

LivMap, a shared map developed by Hanposaki, a geographic information management and sharing service provider, has been released as an environmental value [...].

5.29Thu 2025

Assist Suit Reduces Back Burden by 35%, Contributing to Improved Working Conditions in Forestry Workplaces

Innofis, a manufacturer and seller of assistive suits, has developed the "Muscle Suit Soft-Power (R)," which reduces the burden on the user's lower back [...].

5.24Sat 2025

Versatile drone capable of carrying up to 55 kg appears, a new solution to the problem of transporting in forested areas.

Mazex, a manufacturer and seller of industrial drones, has developed a new transport drone "Karusuke 55 (軽助55)" with a payload capacity of up to 55 kg [...].

5.17Sat 2025

GeoChat," which enables communication in mountainous areas with no cell phone coverage, ensures safety at forestry sites.

GeoChat, a communication terminal developed by Forestsea, a provider of long-distance communication services, has been installed in the National Forestry Association [...].

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