Forestry Watershed Cooperation Agreement Signed
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- Forestry Watershed Cooperation Agreement Signed
- Chiba City, Sakura City, Yotsukaido City, and the Chiba Prefectural Forest Management Council have signed the first 'Forestry Watershed Cooperation Agreement' in the prefecture to promote integrated forest management in the Kashima River basin.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 22, 2026
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Chiba City, Sakura City, Yotsukaido City, and the Chiba Prefectural Forest Management Council have signed the first 'Forestry Watershed Cooperation Agreement' in the prefecture to promote integrated forest management in the Kashima River basin.
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- Forestry Watershed Cooperation Agreement Signed (May 22, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- May 22, 2026
Chiba City, Sakura City, Yotsukaido City, and the Chiba Prefectural Forest Management Council have signed the first 'Forestry Watershed Cooperation Agreement' in the prefecture to promote integrated forest management in the Kashima River basin.
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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.
FAQ
What is the Forest Management Watershed Collaboration Agreement?
It is Chiba Prefecture's first initiative where adjacent municipalities in a river basin collaborate to advance forest management using the Forest Environmental Transfer Tax.
Which local governments signed the agreement?
Chiba City, Sakura City, and Yachiyō City, along with the Chiba Prefecture Forest Management Council, signed the agreement.
What is the purpose of this collaboration?
The purpose is to promote integrated forest management in the Kashima River basin to enhance the functions of forests, such as preventing soil erosion and regulating rainwater runoff.
What is the role of the Chiba Prefecture Forest Management Council?
The council provides consultation and support for forest and forestry policies of municipalities and handles business related to project implementation under this agreement.
When was the signing ceremony held?
The signing ceremony was held on May 14, 2026, at 1:30 PM in the large conference room on the 5th floor of the Chiba Prefectural Government Main Building.