Guidelines for creating wide area landscape at the foot of Mt. Yotei
Hokkaido Guidelines based on Article 17, paragraph 1 of the Kukuzukuri regulation of beautiful landscape
Introduction The foothills of Mt. Yotei, where we live (Ranetsu Town, Niseko Town, Makkari Village, Rusutsu Village, Kibetsu Town, Kyogoku Town, and Kutchan Town), are blessed with rich nature that changes their expression seasonally, including Mt. Yotei The interplay of nature and rural scenery is a fascinating one that cannot be seen anywhere else.
However, in recent years, events such as abandoned houses, rough agricultural lands, illegal dumping, etc. which impair the beautiful landscape of the area have become noticeable due to changes in the socio-economic situation surrounding the area.
This landscape spreading over a wide area beyond the administrative circle is our valuable asset and an important regional resource, we have the responsibility to cooperate with each other to protect and nurture it, and to take over to future generations.
We will draw up this guideline to recognize that each person has pride and affection for the area, each one is a person who is responsible for making landscapes, and create a comfortable and attractive area.
However, in recent years, events such as abandoned houses, rough agricultural lands, illegal dumping, etc. which impair the beautiful landscape of the area have become noticeable due to changes in the socio-economic situation surrounding the area.
This landscape spreading over a wide area beyond the administrative circle is our valuable asset and an important regional resource, we have the responsibility to cooperate with each other to protect and nurture it, and to take over to future generations.
We will draw up this guideline to recognize that each person has pride and affection for the area, each one is a person who is responsible for making landscapes, and create a comfortable and attractive area.
1. Goal of wide area landscape making
- We are aiming for a beautiful homeland that brings moisture and richness to our daily lives.
- We aim to become more vigorous in various industries in the area including agriculture, centering on "food" and "tourism".
- We aim to deepen interaction among the residents, cooperate, and aim to create a vibrant home.
2. A landscape that we want to cherish, protect and nurture
This area is the place where the ancient romance flavor is said to be the back yoke which comes out in the Nippon Shoki, which is also the etymology of Mt. Yotei. There are also many place names that are related to the lives of Ainu people such as Niseko Annupuri. The pioneering hand entered in this land which was a dense and fresh one side of the forest, since the Meiji period was in the middle of the Meiji Period, it is only 100 years ago, the beautiful nature and abundant countryside full of rural landscape, Hokkaido It has evolved into a tourist destination that represents. We would like to keep such a landscape and nurture it.
1. A view of Mt. Yotei and the surrounding mountain streets
We live surrounded by abundant mountain ranges such as Mt. Yotei, which rises to a high level, Niseko mountains gradually leading towards the Sea of Japan, Konbu Volcano and Mt. The landscape created by the mountains in spring, summer, autumn and winter is beautiful, and many people are visiting for water that springs from the foot of the mountain.
2. Scenery of Shimizu Shirator River
In the Shibetsu River, which has become the largest in the clear stream in Japan, many beautiful fishermen are visiting the beautiful waters, including Ito, an endangered species, Yamame, Ayu, and others. Also, the cheers of people enjoying rafting and canoeing are springing from spring to autumn. In the river that is wrapped in a rich riparian forest and gently meandering, a landscape of greenery and water like another world is developing.
3. Rural landscape with mountain and forest background
In the hilly land of this area which has been developed mainly in agriculture, fields such as potatoes, sugar beets, wheat, lily and soba spread in a mosaic pattern, cows gently rub off grass in pasture pastures, A rich paddy field is also seen along the way, and a wide variety of rich agriculture is being developed. These rural landscapes change facial expressions every seasons against the background of the mountain of Mt. Yotei and the forest spreading in the mountains are charming things that can not be seen elsewhere.
Four. Urban landscape harmonized with nature, climate and climate
Flowers are planted everywhere in the urban area, you can wish for a beautiful mountain range including Mt. Yotei from anywhere, and you can get close contact with rich nature in the immediate vicinity, such as a stream of streams such as Rikubetsugawa flowing in the vicinity I will. Also, in the living facing heavy snowfall, the streets and buildings are also seen as communities, making it a city harmonious with nature, climate and culture.
3. Basic idea on creating wide area scenery at the foot of Mt. Yotei
In promoting the landscape creation, we would like to value the following ideas.
1.7 Cooperation among municipalities to create a wide area landscape
The landscape has spread beyond the administrative circle, and one obstructive factor will lead to a decline in the landscape image of the whole area. As such, we will work together to create a beautiful landscape as a "community sharing landscapes".
2. Our business and living itself make landscape
The wide area landscape at the foot of Mt. Yotei is shaped by all the industries in this area such as agriculture, forestry, tourism industry and the living environment where we live. For these reasons, we recognize that our business and living itself are creating landscapes, and we will work on creating a well-balanced landscape with regional economic development and prosperous living.
3. Creating landscapes that value local attractiveness
The landscape reflects the nature and ecology of the area, history and culture of the area. We will strive to create a landscape that preserves the ecosystem of rich nature and the diverse flora and fauna that live there, and values the Ainu language, silos, stone warehouses, etc., that will communicate the history of the area as a regional culture.
Four. Creating a long-sighted landscape throughout the region
It is important to create a landscape from birth to seniors throughout the region, tackle breath over generations. For this reason, the residents, the private sector, and the administration should try to promote awareness of the appropriate role sharing and cooperation, and to protect and nurture the landscape that seems to be in the foot of Mt. Yotei. In particular, we will endeavor to deepen the understanding of children who will be responsible for the future of the region.
Five. Creating gradual and continuous landscape
Starting with what we can share, such as efforts to protect "Symbol of Mt. Yotei" and "Clear flow of Shiribetsu River", we will work on a system that gradually and continually builds up and achieves results steadily.
Four. Basic policy on the creation of wide area landscape at the foot of Mt. Yotei
In order to create beautiful towns and villages full of charm, we aim to create the following landscape. Regarding the creation of landscapes that respect the view of Mt. Yotei, a symbol of the area, building standards such as the size, height, material, form and color of buildings, dissemination and enlightenment of wide area landscaping, etc. in common We will proceed as an issue.
1. Yamamino Landscape
- We strive not to damage the mountains of Mt. Yotei, Niseko mountain range, Konbu Dake, Mt. Oketsudake and the skyline of the surrounding mountain range, while also considering the continuity with the surrounding landscape as regards forest development, we strive to preserve the beautiful forest landscape .
- We will promote the development of good forests while aiming at the stability of forestry management and advance the walking and hiking course so that we can enjoy beautiful forest landscape and rich mountain range more.
2. Waterfront Landscape
- We will promote the creation of a lush waterside landscape with conservation and restoration of the unique ecosystem of the Shiribetsugawa river and its tributaries, by improving water quality, conservation of riparian forests, improvement of the habitat environment of fish such as securing migratory roads.
- In order to make it possible for many river users including fishing, rafting, canoeing, etc. to enjoy good waterfront landscapes, aim to disseminate manners such as not throwing out garbage, not polluting water, etc., and making rules on the use of Shibetsutawa river We will proceed.
3. Rural landscape
- We will strive to maintain and improve the rural landscape in harmony with nature while seeking to improve brand power as a safe and reliable farm crop produced in the wonderful landscape at the foot of Mt. Yotei and a clean environment, aiming to stabilize agricultural management.
- We will strive to create new rural landscapes, such as the introduction of unique landscape crops (Note 1) at the foot of Mt. Yotei and spread of flower beds at farmhouses, as well as proper management of devastated slandy land and abandoned houses.
Four. Roadside landscape
- As many landscapes are conscious as roadside landscapes, we strive not to make garbage, weeds of all-you-can-eat wheat, various road works, scrapped cars, abandoned houses and the like as landscaping elements, We will also try to improve facilities for enjoying the landscape, such as information signs.
Five. Urban landscape
- We will make efforts in our familiar lives, such as decorating streets with flowers and picking up garbage so that it becomes a city area suitable for a blessed natural landscape. In addition, we will further work on streets and buildings that are unique to heavy snowfalls, and will promote townscapes that match nature, climate, and culture.
6. Tourist landscape
- In places where ski resorts, leisure facilities, villa areas, accommodation facilities, etc., such as the Niseko area and the Rusutsu area gather, so that the way of using the land, building facilities, outdoor advertisements, etc. are in harmony with the surrounding natural landscape and rural landscape I will make an effort.
Five. Towards promotion of wide-area landscape at the foot of Mt. Yotei
In order to advance the creation of the landscape aiming with the guidelines, we will establish action plans (action plans) and work on roles sharing.
(1) Formulation of an action plan (action plan) for promotion
- In order to concretely promote the "Basic Policy on Creating Landscape at the foot of Mt. Yotei", we will formulate action plans and promote efforts to create wide-area landscapes.
- For each action plan, evaluate and confirm the outcome of each initiative and proceed with review.
(2) System for promotion
- Creation of wide area landscapes is mainly conducted by the council of Promotion of Landscape at Yotei Mountain organized in 7 towns and villages (hereinafter referred to as "Council"), various organizations of the country, roads, private enterprises, private activity groups, neighborhood associations, We promote with wide participation such as individuals.
- To exchange information on the creation of wide area landscapes and establish a regional agreement on the action plan, we set up a discussion meeting between the private sector and the administration under the council.
- Regarding the action plan, the executive committee established under the council will work as a coordinator and will make progress management.
- The Council will appoint an advisor to relevant experts to receive broad advice on the activities of wide area landscape making.
- The Council will coordinate with Scenic Byway Hokkaido (Note 2) etc. to promote the creation of wide-area landscapes.
(3) Duty of roles for promotion
1 Role of administration
Municipal role
- 7 Municipalities shall organize councils as municipalities constituting the foothills of Mt. Yotei, and together with the road will be responsible for the overall adjustment function of the planning and implementation of action plans.
- In addition, as the subject of landscape administration in each municipality, we will promote the establishment of Landscape Ordinance, awareness raising, and various administrative measures and projects in collaboration with residents.
- The road joins the council from the standpoint of a wide-ranging coordinator, and when planning and implementing the action plan, it plays a part of the overall adjustment function with 7 towns and villages.
- Regarding the action plan as well, we will actively engage in the planning and implementation of the plan, and we will proceed with various administrative measures.
2 Role of local residents
- From childhood to seniors, we recognize that each person is a person responsible for making landscapes and work on creating a familiar landscape in our daily lives.
- We actively participate in cooperation in various landscape making activities in the area.
3 Roles of Private Activity Organizations · Neighborhood Associations
- Activities for creating landscapes have already been developed by private activity organizations, neighborhood associations, etc. We will also play a role as a driving force in the creation of landscapes in the area.
- Participate in the planning and implementation of action plans, and will take charge of activities in each relevant field.
4 Role of operators
- Business operators involved in the construction industry will make efforts to actively participate in the creation of local landscapes, such as improving technical capabilities for better landscape creation.
- Business operators engaged in agriculture, forestry and fishery industry recognize that the production place is an important element constituting the landscape of the area, considering good landscape development and conservation in daily activities.
- Commercial business operators recognize the importance of the role played by shops, factories and others in creating urban landscapes and strive to harmonize buildings and outdoor advertisements with the surrounding landscape.
- Tourism-related business operators recognize that the landscape of the area is a tourism resource, and strive to harmonize the land usage, facilities, etc. with the surrounding landscape.
in conclusion
Based on this guideline, we will work on creating a landscape integrated with the region. Guidelines are not completed, we will review them in various initiatives and make them better. We will aim for always evolving and growing guidelines.
Annotation
- (Note 1) Landscape crops
- (Note 2) Scenic Byway Hokkaido
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