Forestry is the science and practice of managing, conserving, and utilizing forests and woodlands. It encompasses a range of activities including planting, maintaining, and harvesting trees, as well as protecting forest ecosystems. Forestry aims to balance the ecological, economic, and social aspects of forest management. This includes maintaining biodiversity, promoting sustainable timber production, and ensuring the health of forest habitats. Forestry practices can vary from natural regeneration and selective logging to reforestation and afforestation, all with the goal of long-term forest sustainability.
Japan's forests, covering 67% of its land, face a crisis due to neglect and an outdated forestry industry. Artificial cedar and cypress forests, once economic saviors, are now at risk,…