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Organization	OISCA International
Region	Japan
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ProjectLeader	Ma. Grazen Acerit

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This project aims to regenerate the 100 hectares shirabe forest at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture, which was damaged by insects. Since 2007, in collaboration with the government, forest experts, companies/organizations, and forest workers OISCA initiated the planting of 40,000 pest-resistant broad-leaf seedlings of different species. This action is crucial to the conservation and protection of Mt. Fuji as a World Heritage site.

Challenge

Deer infestation, extreme weather condition, and now corona virus are affecting our project. The planted trees that were steadily growing have collapsed due to more intense and increasing number of typhoons that hit Japan. Prior to corona, we were involving at most 800 volunteers yearly with the planting and site maintenance. Unfortunately, due to corona, it is difficult to mobilize volunteers resulting to the delay of works, and now affecting the growth and survival of the planted trees.

Long-Term Impact

Planting of different species of broad-leaf seedlings hastens the regeneration of the insect infested shirabe forest in Mt. Fuji. According to the forest experts, it takes 50 years for forest to regenerate naturally, but with human intervention, it takes only 30 years. Our initiative helps catalyzes the protection and conservation of Mt. Fuji`s natural environment.