Abstract
Recently, logging has been increasing in Japan. This has increased the importance of regulations to prevent inappropriate forest practices. Clear-cutting in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture, is controlled by the Gujo City Clear-Cutting Practice Guidelines. We examined how the municipal government incorporated scientific knowledge into the guidelines and how local stakeholders accept it. The guidelines were analyzed from the four perspectives of“science,”“locality,”“effectiveness,”and“acceptance by local stakeholders.”Practice control through the guidelines reflected the scientific knowledge of experts and local conditions. The effectiveness and continuity were evaluated and accepted by local stakeholders. The guidelines are formulated to address forest degradation and abandonment of reforestation in Gujo City. Thus, they are expected to reduce environmental impacts by controlling inappropriate practices.
https://ror.org/02956yf07 
