Study on the Application of the Scenario to Revitalize the Man-made Forest

Abstract

The Japanese forestry industry has been significantly affected by the increase in low-price timber imports and a diminishing work force. The man-made forest with poorly maintained lose not only ability to produce timber but also to resist natural disaster. In this paper, we examine development of local domestic energy supply schemes in conjunction with effective forest maintenance plans based on detail specific data by GIS. Inami town in Wakayama Prefecture was examined as a case study. As the result, it is possible to demand between 4% and 32% of the electricity demand of the town. For heating energy, it is possible to demand between 19% to 151%.