A Study on the Utilization and Conservation of Scenic Areas in Nikko during the Establishment of the National Park System

Abstract

In this study we have examined the role of Tochigi Prefecture in the establishment of Nikko National Park.
The results can be summarized as follows.
(1) Tochigi Prefectural Goverment carried out field surveys toward the establishment of Nikko National Park;(2) Tochigi Prefectural Goverment launched efforts toward the conservation of Nikko National Park, (3) Tochigi Prefectural Goverment made concrete plans to establish facilities for the utilization of Nikko National Park.