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Update:January 16, 2020

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Contributions to the SDGs

What are the SDGs?

The 2030 Agenda, which was adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, listed “Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” consisting of 17 goals and 169 targets in order to achieve a better and more sustainable world by 2030. SDGs pledge "No One is Left Behind" through the implementation process.
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The Sustainable Development Agenda
(External link) United Nations Information Centres

Activities at Forest Research and Management Organization (FRMO) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Forest Research and Management Organization will contribute to the development of a sustainable human society that utilizes the gift of resources bestowed by the rich and diverse forests in an environmentally sound way. In this webpage, the SDG icons are used to illustrate how our research and activities contribute to the achievement of these goals.

Research and Development Activities

 (For more information about Research and Development Activities, please visit websites of Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute (FFPRI), Forest Tree Breeding Center (FTBC) and Forest Bio Research Center (FBRC))

Development of forest management technologies for further utilization of the various functions of forests

We endeavor to help forests fulfill their expected functions through forest management based on the inherent resilience of a healthy forest ecosystem.

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Quantification of the water resources conservation function of forests

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Assessment of the carbon stock of trees in tropical forests

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Large-scale experiments for forest management balancing biodiversity conservation and timber production

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Development of a sustainable forestry system for stable supply of domestic wood

To meet various needs , we aim to establish a sustainable forest management to achieve stable domestic timber supply by developing methods and technologies for forest management and timber harvest.

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High-quality container-seedling  production technology

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Effective utilization technology for woody biomass for energy production

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Development of wood and woody resource utilization technology

We develop new technology to use wood and wood resources, making profits of wood properties

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Performance assessment (evaluation) of
wood-based materials including CLT

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Modified lignin produced as a material
 for functional products

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Advancement of utilization technology for forest organisms, development of diverse varieties by forest tree breeding, and enhancement of fundamental breeding technology

We strive to fulfill forest functions and improve our living environment by promoting the utilization of trees and fungi by elucidating the functions of forest organisms and by developing superior seedling varieties for afforestration.

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Cultivation of matsutake mushrooms

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Conventional cedar varieties (on the left)
and F1 superior plus trees with higher initial growth (on the right)

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 Forest Management Activities

 (For more information about Forest Management Activities, please visit website of Forest Management Center (FMC))

  • In projects for headwaters, we have been urgently working on the management of forests as a public safety net, targeting tree-less or -dispersed land among private and protected forests in hinterland water conservation areas that are key to water conservation.
  • To manage forests, we are promoting:
    • Introduction of long-term rotation management making the best use of local vegetation including broad leaf trees.
    • Introduction of multi-storied forest management leading to multiple crown layers
    • Minimization and dispersion of cutting areas at regeneration cutting

<Enhancement of various forest functions>

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Effects on enhancement of
water conservation

・Supplying of good-quality and
abundant water
・Prevention of flood and
Purification of water quality

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Effects on environmental
conservation

・Absorption of carbon dioxide

・Contribution of oxygen release
and air purifying

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Effects on land conservation

・Prevention of an outflow and
collapse of earth and sand

・Forest management for
disaster resilience

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Forest Insurance Services

(For more information about Forest Insurance Services, please visit website of Forestry Insurance Center (FIC))

In accordance with the Forest Insurance Act, we provide a comprehensive insurance service for forest owners that cover losses in forests caused by eight types of disasters, including fire, meteorological disasters (wind, water, snow, drought, freeze, and tide-water damage), and volcanic eruptions.

Forestry Insurance plays an important role in stabilizing forest management by fulfilling multiple functions of forests in the early restoration of disaster-stricken areas as a safety net that helps forest owners prepare for disasters.  

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Diversity Promotion

We believe that diversity is vitally important to fulfill sustainable development of the world and we aim to achieve this through our research work at the Forest Research and Management Organization. We promote gender equality so that both men and women are able to show their individual abilities. 

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