Current Status of Citizen Participation and Corresponding Issues in Japan’s National Forest Management

DOI Web Site
  • HIRAHARA Suguru
    Faculty of Bioindustry, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Abashiri, Japan

Bibliographic Information

Other Title
  • 国有林管理における市民参加の現状と課題
  • 国有林管理における市民参加の現状と課題 : 赤谷プロジェクトを事例として
  • コクユウリン カンリ ニ オケル シミン サンカ ノ ゲンジョウ ト カダイ : アカタニ プロジェクト オ ジレイ ト シテ
  • Case of the AKAYA Project
  • 赤谷プロジェクトを事例として

Search this article

Abstract

In Japan, national forest authorities have shifted their focus on public functions, which are termed as “Forests for People,” due to the abolition of a self-supporting accounting system. Moreover, the number of national forest stakeholders has increased, with an influx of urban citizens. This study explores the issues surrounding citizen participation in national forest management, particularly elucidating the current status of the AKAYA Project in Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture. The survey revealed that the activities carried out by the project supporters have bolstered opportunities for participation of urban residents. However, project supporters face a number of challenges, such as ensuring that their activities are performed on a scientific basis. To promote citizen participation in national forest management and actualize the concept of “Forests for People,” skill development of stakeholders is necessary for effective volunteer coordination.

Journal

Keywords

Details 詳細情報について

Report a problem

Back to top