Green Forest Jobs (GFJ) and other unexpected young forces come together
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?
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 [...].
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. [...].
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 [...].
The "Nature Planner Foundation" fosters and supports "nature planners," entrepreneurial human resources who create new value together with nature [...].
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 [...].
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 [...].
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 [...].
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 [...].
When most people think of forestry in Japan, they probably picture a man holding a chainsaw and wearing a helmet. [...].
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 [...].
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 [...].
LivMap, a shared map developed by Hanposaki, a geographic information management and sharing service provider, has been released as an environmental value [...].
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 [...].
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 [...].
GeoChat, a communication terminal developed by Forestsea, a provider of long-distance communication services, has been installed in the National Forestry Association [...].