Basic action target 4-1
4. Measures to Conserve Water Cycle and Objective for Each Year
Basic goal (1) Conserve the forest in the basin with its source area and promote the utilization of satoyama 【Protect forest that nurtures water circulation】
1) To clarify the uncleared areas of natural forests and to effectively conserve them [Protect forests]
| Individual goal | ● Target value = conservation area of natural forest = formulated in FY 2004 |
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| Measures to achieve goals | To grasp the actual condition of natural forest |
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| Main town planning | Forest development plan |
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| Department in charge (● Main responsible) | ● Agribusiness
General Affairs Section
Planning & Environment Division |
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| Year Goal |
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
| Survey, distribution map creation |
| Measures to achieve goals | Connect with owner, conservation agreement on natural forest 【Priority plan】 |
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| Main town planning | Forest development plan |
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| Department in charge (● Main responsible) | ● Agriculture & |
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| Year Goal |
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
| Research study | Plan formulation, construction of check system | Conclusion of agreement near the water source | Conclusion of other regional agreements |
| Measures to achieve goals | Establish forest conservation ordinance for logging in the area around the source of the water source |
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| Main town planning | Forest development plan |
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| Department in charge (● Main responsible) | ● Agribusiness
Water Supply and Drink Department
Planning & Environment Division |
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| Year Goal |
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
| Research study | Preparation of ordinance establishment | Establishing ordinance | Ordinance operation |
| Measures to achieve goals | Avoid large-scale clear cuts |
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| Main town planning | Forest development plan |
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| Department in charge (● Main responsible) | ● Agribusiness
General Affairs Section
Planning & Environment Division |
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| Year Goal |
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
| Research study | Constructing a framework linked to conservation agreements and conservation ordinances | System operation |
2) To promote management and development of forest 【Grow forest】
| Individual goal | ● Target value = total area of afforestation and forestry improvement = 3,879 hectares of private forest, 241 hectares of forested forest (target year: 2032) |
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| Measures to achieve goals | Promote afforestation of multilayered forests |
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| Main town planning | Forest development plan |
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| Department in charge (● Main responsible) | ● Agribusiness
General Affairs Section |
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| Year Goal |
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
| Private forest (including town-owned forest) 3,879 ha, paved forest 241 ha (target year: 2032) |
| Measures to achieve goals | Promote the forest industry |
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| Main town planning | Forest development plan |
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| Department in charge (● Main responsible) | ● Agribusiness |
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| Year Goal |
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
| Research study | Human resource development policy formulation | Policy implementation (target year: 2008) | | | |
| Measures to achieve goals | Advance the recycling of thinned timber and forest products 【Priority method】 |
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| Main town planning | Forest development plan |
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| Department in charge (● Main responsible) | ● Agribusiness |
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| Year Goal |
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
| Research study |
| Measures to achieve goals | Advance the recycling of thinned timber and forest products 【Priority method】 |
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| Main town planning | Forest development plan · Compost center plan |
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| Department in charge (● Main responsible) | ● Agribusiness
Planning & Environment Division |
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| Year Goal |
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
| Compost center completed | Supply of 203 tons per year (stable supply) |
3) Training and managing satoyama [to cherish the greenery around you]
| Individual goal | ● Target value = Number of satoyama recognized sites = 10 places or more |
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| Measures to achieve goals | Understand the actual condition of satoyama and deepen awareness about its role |
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| Main town planning | Forest development plan |
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| Department in charge (● Main responsible) | ● Agribusiness
Planning & Environment Division |
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| Year Goal |
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
| Research study | 3 accredited sites | 3 accredited sites | 3 accredited sites | Continuation accreditation |
| Measures to achieve goals | Promote afforestation projects of satoyama etc. by "100 year forest concept" |
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| Main town planning | Forest development plan |
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| Department in charge (● Main responsible) | ● Agribusiness
General Affairs Section
Planning & Environment Division |
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| Year Goal |
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
| Afforestation based on "Niseko Forest and Green Association" business plan |
| Measures to achieve goals | Promote model project of restoring satoyama by town participation |
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| Main town planning | Forest development plan |
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| Department in charge (● Main responsible) | ● Agribusiness
Board of Education
Planning & Environment Division |
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| Year Goal |
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
| Selection | Planning | Implementation | | | | |
| Measures to achieve goals | Maintain riverside forests of satoyama in topography and ecosystem |
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| Main town planning | Forest development plan |
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| Department in charge (● Main responsible) | ● Agribusiness
Construction Division
Board of Education
Planning & Environment Division |
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| Year Goal |
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
| Selection | Planning | Implementation | | | | |
| Measures to achieve goals | Create a mechanism for the utilization of satoyama and appropriate management management 【Priority method】 |
| Main town planning | Forest development plan |
| Department in charge (● Main responsible) | ● Agribusiness
General Affairs Section
Board of Education
Planning & Environment Division | ● Agriculture & Forestry Division Planning and Environment Section |
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| Year Goal |
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
| Research study | Mechanism development | System operation |
| Measures to achieve goals | Creating a lifestyle that is familiar with satoyama |
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| Main town planning | Forest development plan |
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| Department in charge (● Main responsible) | ● Agribusiness
Board of Education
Planning & Environment Division |
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| Year Goal |
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
| Information sharing |