Forest Maintenance Projects for Sustainable use of Forest Resources in Japan

Abstract

 Forest resources are getting mature and are now ready for harvest in Japan. Therefore, sustainable use of forest resources is necessary through forestry and maintenance of environmental conservation in forests. First, we describe forests and forestry from the past to present in Japan. Second, we assess measures to fulfill multifunctional forest roles and explain the Forest and Forestry Basic Plan. Finally, we explain forest maintenance projects for the sustainable use of forest resources of forests in Japan and introduce the following associated studies: 1) development of forestry road network; 2) ensuring proper regeneration through re-planting, etc.; 3) promotion of land conservation; and 4) restoration and reconstruction following the Great East Japan Earthquake disaster.