Forestry Watershed Cooperation Agreement Signed

To conduct forest management efficiently, we have signed a 'Forestry Watershed Cooperation' agreement with Chiba City, Sakura City, and the Chiba Prefectural Forest Management Council, marking the first initiative of its kind in the prefecture.

The signing ceremony was held as follows:

Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 1:30 PM

Location: Conference Room, 5th Floor, Chiba Prefectural Government Main Building

Agenda: (1) Governor's Address, (2) Signing of the Agreement, (3) Mayors' Addresses, (4) Commemorative Photograph

Overview of the Agreement This collaboration is the first in the prefecture where neighboring cities in a river basin utilize the forest environment transfer tax to advance forest management cooperatively.

By proceeding with forest management in an integrated manner along the Kashima River, which flows through Chiba City, Sakura City, and Yotsukaido City, we expect to enhance forest functions such as landslide prevention and control of rainwater runoff.

*About the Chiba Prefectural Forest Management Council This is a council organized by municipalities to provide consultation and support for various forest and forestry measures undertaken by cities, towns, and villages, with the Chiba Prefectural Federation of Forest Owners' Cooperatives serving as the secretariat. In this agreement, the council will carry out business implementation duties.