CONCEPT The natural environment that is disappearing in the region
We aim to create and preserve “satochi/satoyama environments” where people and nature coexist, and to realize a society in harmony with nature (SDGs Goals 14 and 15).
West town forest BIOTOPE
西の町の森 ビオトープ
“Red dragonfly at sunset”, “Medaka in the waterway”,
“Sparrows in the Garden”, “Chorus of Frogs on a Summer Night”
This sight, which was a common sight until the mid-Showa period,
has become rare to see in recent years.
We created this forest (biotope*1) with the desire
to preserve as much of nature as possible.
*1: Biotop is a concept of nature conservation that originated in Germany,
and is a coined word of Bio (bios: living things/life) and Top (topos: place). A place where living things live and grow.
West town forest BIOTOPE
西の町の森 ビオトープ
“Red dragonfly at sunset”, “Medaka in the waterway”,
“Sparrows in the Garden”, “Chorus of Frogs on a Summer Night”
This sight, which was a common sight until the mid-Showa period,
has become rare to see in recent years.
We created this forest (biotope*1) with the desire
to preserve as much of nature as possible.
*1: Biotop is a concept of nature conservation that originated in Germany,
and is a coined word of Bio (bios: living things/life) and Top (topos: place). A place where living things live and grow.
ATTENTION
In forest management, we avoid the use of artificial chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, chemical fertilizers, etc.) as much as possible, and in principle limit the introduced species to those that inhabit and grow in the Yahagi River basin*2 to preserve biodiversity. We take into account.
*2: From the perspective of environmental education, some of the tree species planted are horticultural varieties.
Utilization policy
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Creation of habitat and growth space for living things
It will integrate with the nearby Yahagi River to the west, surrounding shrines, and rice fields, contributing to the formation of an ecological network.
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Providing environmental education and a place for health and rest
We provide people with environmental education, conservation activities, and a place for health and relaxation in urban areas where nature is decreasing.
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Ex situ conservation of rare species
We will continue medium- to long-term maintenance and management under our own management, and use it as a conservation (gene bank) for rare species.
The forest is divided into two areas and six zones according to environmental characteristics, and maintenance is carried out according to the purpose.
Satoyama area
Chinju no Mori Zone
We will guide the current forest into a prime forest of evergreen trees to create a miraculous shrine complex.
Vegetation: Chinese oaks, oaks, camphor etc.
Satoyama area
Four Seasons Flower Forest Zone
We will maintain the area with the aim of actively utilizing trees to create the appearance of a secondary forest.
Vegetation: Pine, Abemaki, Rhododendron, etc.
Satochi area
Akikusa zone
Maintenance (mowing) is carried out with the aim of creating a grassland environment with long grass from summer to autumn.
Vegetation: Kawaranadeshiko, Ominaeshi, etc.
Satochi area
Spring grass zone
Active maintenance (mowing) will be carried out with the aim of creating a grassland environment with short grass in the spring.
Vegetation: Japanese dandelions, violets, etc.
Satochi area
Farmland zone
We grow fruit trees and traditional vegetables and actively disturb the land.
Vegetation: Persimmons, citrus fruits, traditional vegetables (Otakana etc.), etc.
Satochi area
Lake/wetland zone
By creating wetlands from deep to shallow areas, we will create an environment where a variety of aquatic plants can grow.
Vegetation: water chestnut, Japanese oak, Japanese parsley, etc.
*In terms of maintenance, we are proactively carrying out maintenance, except for the Chinju-no-mori zone. We create undulating terrain and respect the transition zones (ecotones) from waterside to land and grassland to forest, while creating spaces for the growth and habitat of a variety of living things. From the perspective of environmental education, the landscape from the walking path is also taken into consideration.
