[KYB] Development Center certified as a "Nature Coexistence Site"
KYB Corporation's Development Center in Kawabe-cho, Kamo-gun, Gifu Prefecture, has been certified as a "Nature Coexistence Site" by the Ministry of the Environment and other ministries, in recognition of its rare species protection and satoyama conservation activities. This certification, based on the Regional Biodiversity Promotion Act, is a key initiative towards achieving the international "30by30" goal of conserving over 30% of land and sea areas as healthy ecosystems by 2030. KYB's efforts in surveying and conserving rare plant species, maintaining and regenerating satoyama environments, and controlling invasive species were highly evaluated.
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KYB Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President & CEO: Masahiro Kawase) announces that its Development Center located in Kawabe-cho, Kamo-gun, Gifu Prefecture, has been certified as a "Nature Coexistence Site*1" under the "Regional Biodiversity Promotion Act" overseen by the Ministry of the Environment, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, in recognition of its rare species protection and satoyama conservation activities.
This certification was granted in recognition of the continuous efforts and future conservation plans based on the "KYB Development Center Test Course Natural Environment Conservation Activity Plan," which leverages the natural characteristics of the region and contributes to the maintenance and improvement of biodiversity.
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A "Nature Coexistence Site" is a system where the government certifies areas where biodiversity conservation is promoted through private sector initiatives.
This system aims to achieve "Nature Positive," which stops and reverses biodiversity loss, and is positioned as an important measure towards achieving the international goal "30by30" to conserve over 30% of land and sea areas as healthy ecosystems by 2030.
In April 2025, the "Regional Biodiversity Promotion Act," which legalized Nature Coexistence Sites, will be enforced, making it a system where biodiversity conservation activities by diverse entities such as companies, organizations, and local residents are certified under a legal framework.
Development Center Test Course
The main initiatives in the certified area are as follows:
Survey and conservation activities for rare plant species' habitats and growth conditions
Management work such as undergrowth clearing and thinning to maintain and regenerate satoyama environments
Initiatives to suppress the invasion of alien species and reduce their impact on ecosystems
[Related Information] (Please see our website)
・Sustainability https://www.kyb.co.jp/csr/
KYB Corporation
A comprehensive hydraulic equipment manufacturer that provides products integrating vibration control, power control, and systematization technologies, with hydraulic technology at its core.
Main products include shock absorbers for four-wheel and two-wheel vehicles, hydraulic equipment for construction and industrial machinery (pumps, valves, motors, cylinders, etc.), dampers for railways, and concrete mixer trucks.
This certification was granted in recognition of the continuous efforts and future conservation plans based on the "KYB Development Center Test Course Natural Environment Conservation Activity Plan," which leverages the natural characteristics of the region and contributes to the maintenance and improvement of biodiversity.
*1
A "Nature Coexistence Site" is a system where the government certifies areas where biodiversity conservation is promoted through private sector initiatives.
This system aims to achieve "Nature Positive," which stops and reverses biodiversity loss, and is positioned as an important measure towards achieving the international goal "30by30" to conserve over 30% of land and sea areas as healthy ecosystems by 2030.
In April 2025, the "Regional Biodiversity Promotion Act," which legalized Nature Coexistence Sites, will be enforced, making it a system where biodiversity conservation activities by diverse entities such as companies, organizations, and local residents are certified under a legal framework.
Development Center Test Course
The main initiatives in the certified area are as follows:
Survey and conservation activities for rare plant species' habitats and growth conditions
Management work such as undergrowth clearing and thinning to maintain and regenerate satoyama environments
Initiatives to suppress the invasion of alien species and reduce their impact on ecosystems
[Related Information] (Please see our website)
・Sustainability https://www.kyb.co.jp/csr/
KYB Corporation
A comprehensive hydraulic equipment manufacturer that provides products integrating vibration control, power control, and systematization technologies, with hydraulic technology at its core.
Main products include shock absorbers for four-wheel and two-wheel vehicles, hydraulic equipment for construction and industrial machinery (pumps, valves, motors, cylinders, etc.), dampers for railways, and concrete mixer trucks.
FAQ
What is a "Nature Coexistence Site" that the KYB Development Center has been certified as?
It is a system where the government certifies areas where biodiversity conservation is promoted through private sector initiatives, aiming to achieve "Nature Positive," which stops and reverses biodiversity loss.
What are the main conservation activities of the KYB Development Center?
They include surveying and conserving rare plant species' habitats and growth conditions, managing activities like undergrowth clearing and thinning to maintain and regenerate satoyama environments, and suppressing the invasion of alien species.