Collaboration between forests and local governments
Contributing to the future of forests and communities through a variety of initiatives
We are implementing a variety of initiatives in collaboration with local governments and businesses. In Hokkaido, where our forests are located, we are invigorating local economies by revitalizing the forestry industry through the creation of “never-ending forests.”
Conclusion of Agreement on Promoting the Use of Wood in Buildings
The Mitsui Fudosan Group has concluded an Agreement on Promoting the Use of Wood in Buildings with the Hokkaido Government, the Hokkaido Federation of Forestry Cooperatives, and the Hokkaido Federation of Wood Industry Cooperative Associations. The main points of the agreement include promoting the use of Hokkaido wood and wood produced in our forests, establishing a supply network, and using this wood in the buildings we plan to construct going forward. We will continue to work closely with the Hokkaido Government to contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society and energize the forestry industry, thereby invigorating the local economy.
Collaboration with Shimokawa Town, Hokkaido
In collaboration with Shimokawa Town in Hokkaido, which has been designated as an “SDGs Future City” by the Japanese Government, we are implementing a variety of initiatives to create a sustainable local community based on our “never-ending forest” conservation activities.
Collaboration with Shimokawa Town
Revitalizing the forestry industry
Environmentally friendly manufacturing using timber from Group-owned forests and the provision of environmental education
Revitalizing forestry
Appropriate maintenance and management of forests owned by the Mitsui Fudosan Group
Creation of a forest
biomass industry
Processing trees that cannot be used as building materials into raw materials to supply heat to urban areas
Production of toys for children’s spaces
Using timber from forests owned by the Mitsui Fudosan Group, companies in Shimokawa Town produce play toys such as ring-toss games and wooden fish.
Production of essential oils
Companies in Shimokawa create novelty goods using essential oils extracted from the leaves of Sakhalin fir trees in forests owned by the Mitsui Fudosan Group.
SDGs training with Shimokawa Town
We are conducting training for employees of the Mitsui Fudosan Group on the SDGs in Shimokawa Town.
Collaboration with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Waterworks
Since June 2017, we have been working with the Bureau of Waterworks of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to promote conservation activities targeting the forests upstream of the Tama River, which protects the supply of water to the metropolis.
Employees also participate in forest maintenance activities such as preparing the land and planting trees in the agreement area. By enabling people to experience the creation of a healthy forest, we hope to raise awareness of conservation activities targeting forests that play a key role in protecting the water supply.
Forest maintenance activities
Tour to experience a forest that protects the water supply
We also hold environment-related events for children at commercial facilities of the Mitsui Fudosan Group. Through toy-making workshops and other events, we conduct educational activities to convey the importance of forest and water resources.
Agreement area
Mitsui Fudosan & EARTH FOREST TOKYO
Location: Enzan, Koshu City, Yamanashi
Prefecture
Area: 2.75 hectares
