On March 10, 2023, the Open Seminar” Life in the Hometown and Care of the Forest” was held at the “Prefectural Forest Hiyoshi” in Hiyoshi Town, Nantan City. This event was designed for participants to experience the care of Satoyama and learn about the life and history of this area, which used to supply lumber to Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan.
Eighteen participants experienced thinning cypress trees in groups under the guidance of the Kyoto Forest Instructors Association. Although it was the first experience for some, they did it skillfully.
(Left) First, the Forest Instructors’ Association explained safety precautions.
(Right) Preparing to pull down a tree using a rope
(Left) Experiencing tree thinning (Middle, Right) Cutting and sorting out the logs after thinning
In the afternoon, participants visited the Nantan City Museum, toured a traditional Japanese-style thatched-roofed house, and learned about the lives of local people in the old days.
This project is supported by the National Land Afforestation Promotion Organization’s “Green and Water Forest Fund.
