Policy 2 Value the air, water and earth. (5)

Conventional river improvement focused on flood control and utilization of water, but in recent years, protection of the natural environment that residents themselves considers, such as changes in lifestyles that cherish contacts with nature, revision of river laws, etc. Discussions on the necessity of waterfront environment improvement on the premise of conservation are becoming active.
Based on those discussions etc., it is necessary to promote the development of familiar water and green environments that can foster contact with nature.

The current state of land use in Niseko Town has not been a comprehensive and planned land use due to the development of individual laws and guidelines, and development has sometimes been chaotic. Has a history.
Therefore, comprehensive land use adjustment is necessary to build a rich natural environment, a production environment and a comfortable living environment in Niseko Town.
There is also a growing need to create a Niseko-like landscape. At present, measures to improve the landscape of the Kira Kaido are being unified, and individual landscape measures, such as sign systems, are being advanced little by little.In the future, harmonization with a view to the entire Niseko Town such as resort areas, rural areas, and urban areas will be made. Landscape measures are required.

We promote the maintenance of safe and attractive rivers and parks familiar to residents.
For that reason, with regard to the Utagawa River / Konbu River and its watershed that aim to be familiar to residents, safe, clean water flows, various diverse organisms rich ecosystem is formed, and various river utilization activities by people We will proceed with well-balanced deployment.
Regarding parks, we promote the promotion of greening not only for the proper management of existing parks but also for neighborhood associations and communities.

Formulate a land use plan with the aim of realizing comprehensive land use that fully utilizes the characteristics of Niseko Town.

Niseko Town will strive to create the rooftops formation and landscape-held of pride for the people.
For that reason, consider the Niseko-like landscape with townspeople and promote measures to protect and nurture the rich natural landscape and landscapes backed by tradition.

• Promote various initiatives based on the "Niseko Assassination River Declaration"
• Proper management of existing parks such as Soga Forest Park, Arishima Memorial Park and Chibikko Square
• Promote greening measures for public facilities and major roads
• Support for measures against flowers and greening by communities
• Formulation of comprehensive land use plan
• Preservation of natural landscape and conservation of historical landscape
• Creating an attractive landscape
• Promoting activities that value the natural environment
• Enactment of Landscape Ordinance