Abstract
This study analyzes the factors affecting forest management that include citizen participation. It uses the logit model to analyzes the effects on the future use of the woods. The data comes from questionnaires given to the general public of Hokkaido. The results are as follows: (1)The desire for public participation depends on the public interest generated in forests and the volume of public knowledge on the forest management movement. In order to promote citizen participation, there needs to be public awareness of the roles and importance of forestry and the forest management movement. In addition, creativity on the part of the sponsor, the understanding of the local community, and the creation of an organization to unite the cities and villages will all be necessary. (2) The demand for wood produced in Hokkaido is directly related to the level of public participation. Demand for wood produced in Hokkaido increases only when there is tangible public participation. So to increase the demand, it is necessary to expand the actual participation of the public in forest management.
