Forest and Wild Animals
What should you do if you encounter wild animals in the forest? We learned from lumberjack Mr. Maeda. Bears If you turn your back and run, the bear may chase and attack you. Instead, keep facing the bear and slowly back away. Throwing an items you’re carrying can also distract the bearand help you escape. Snakes Moving quickly can provoke …
History of Japanese Forestry
Japan is a forest nation with 70% of its land covered by forests. Forests have been indispensable for daily life, culture, and urban development. Ancient Times (the late 6th century) to the Early Modern Period (the 19th century) From the Asuka period (from the late 6th century) to the Edo period (until the 19th century), huge amounts of timber were …
A Year in the Life of a Lumberjack
The job of a lumberjack involves a series of tasks from planting trees, growing them, cutting them, and processing them into logs ready to be transported to the market. Spring After the logging is finished, the remaining tree tops, branches, cut underbrush, and weeds are cleared and organized in a process called “ground preparation.” This is followed by “seedling planting.” …
