Kochi Prefecture Yusuhara Town and Dainippon Dial Consultant's "MISHIMA no Mori" Forest Certified as Ministry of Environment's "Nature Coexistence Site"
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The "MISHIMA no Mori" forest, a collaborative project between Yusuhara Town, Kochi Prefecture, and Dainippon Dial Consultant Co., Ltd., has been certified as a "Nature Coexistence Site" by the Ministry of the Environment in the 3rd round of FY2025. This certification recognizes efforts to conserve biodiversity towards achieving nature positivity. The project involved converting coniferous plantations to broadleaf forests, fostering a healthy ecosystem where rare flora and fauna thrive. A certification ceremony was held on April 14, 2026, at the Yusuhara Town Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is "MISHIMA no Mori"?
- A: It is a forest located in Yusuhara Town, Kochi Prefecture, characterized by a Satoyama environment with a mix of coniferous and broadleaf trees. A project is underway to convert coniferous plantations into broadleaf forests using the corporate hometown tax system.
- Q: What is a "Nature Coexistence Site"?
- A: It is a system promoted by the Ministry of the Environment, where the government certifies areas where biodiversity conservation is achieved through private sector initiatives, aiming for nature positivity (nature restoration).
- Q: Which organizations were primarily involved in this certification?
- A: Yusuhara Town in Kochi Prefecture, Dainippon Dial Consultant Co., Ltd., and the Ministry of the Environment.