Minamisanriku Nature Positive Project
About This Project
This project promotes sustainable biodiversity forest management and wildlife conservation in Minamisanriku, Miyagi.
Purpose
The primary goal is to achieve and maintain sustainable forest management, strictly following FSC® certification standards.
Biodiversity and CO2 removal
This project provides habitats for organisms, promoting biodiversity. Trees remove carbon dioxide through photosynthesis and store it as organic carbon within their bodies. The forest management practices implemented here are FSC certified.
Economic and Disaster Prevention
Supplying wood and wood products, and developing forests as tourism resources, brings economic benefits to the region. It enhances disaster prevention functions through forests' soil erosion control and flood prevention effects.
Activities
Nursery and Tree Planting
We grow nursery stock suited to the region for several years. Once the seedlings are mature, we clear the undergrowth at the planting site and plant the seedlings.
Manufacturing of timber and wood products
We cultivate high-quality logs and process them into building materials, furniture, and more. Minamisanriku cedar is known as the "beautiful cedar" for its exquisite grain.
Tourism and Educational Purposes
Forests offer recreational benefits through seasonal landscape changes and the air-purifying effects of trees. This project utilizes forests as tourism resources for ecotourism and educational programs.
Restoration of the Golden Eagle's Habitat
Minamisanriku was once home to golden eagles. This project involves expert surveys and the restoration of mountain environments that serve as hunting grounds for golden eagles.
Project Sponsors
Contributions
3,300 trees planted (as of December 2025). These trees will absorb 1,093 tons of carbon dioxide over the next 40 years.
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