A study of changing forest type from an artificial forest for scenic beauty management-In Chamaecyparis obtusa forest-
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Accession number;06A0287449
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| Title;A study of changing forest type from an artificial forest for scenic beauty management-In Chamaecyparis obtusa forest- |
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SHIMIZU YUKO
(Shinshu Univ., Fac. Agriculture, JPN)
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Journal Title;Bulletin Shinshu University Alpine Field Center
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Journal Code:Y0438B
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ISSN:1348-7892
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VOL.;NO.4;PAGE.1-46(2006)
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| Figure&Table&Reference;FIG.30, TBL.5, REF.80 |
| Pub. Country;Japan |
| Language;Japanese |
| Abstract;70% of the land area in Japan is covered by forest. 40% of these are artificial forests, which were mainly forested during the enlarged forestation period in around 1960. However, since late 1965, an increase in neglected forests has become a problem due to a slump in the forestry industry after the late 1960s. On the other hand, after the 1970s, interest in multipurpose usage of forest has risen. Especially, these has been an increase in diverse demands for diverse modern values such as health camps, and use of the forests for relaxation, eco-tourism for outdoor recreation use, nature observation and school camp for environmental observation. Creating forests with an informative natural element, which can meet such demands while providing attractive scenic beauty is urgently needed. Such a forest management method for the purpose of improving scenic beauty of the forest is called "scenic beauty forest management". Consequently, techniques are needed to return neglected forest into forests of scenic beauty. "Scenic beauty forest management" started with "forest aesthetic" that was introduced along with forestry in the Meiji era (1986-1911), and its definitions were established and studied as a forest management method for health, relaxation and scenery beautification until around 1935. However, this study was interrupted by the Second World War. After the war, social demand for health and relaxation use of the forest increased around the 1970s, so studies into the handling of natural beauty were resumed. However, because of the prolonged break and the transfiguration of social needs, precise definitions and a standardized methodology of "scenic beauty forest management" have been difficult to agree upon.... (author abst.) |
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