Hokkaido Prefecture is actively promoting forest management understanding among residents, especially the younger generation, through the dissemination of 'Hokkaido Tree Planting Day' and 'Forestry Day.' To establish the target of planting 5 million trees under the 'One Tree per Citizen' movement by FY2028, the prefecture is hosting the Hokkaido Tree Planting Festival in various regions. In FY2026, the event will be held in collaboration with the 20th anniversary of the Esashi Town merger to boost momentum.

[76th Hokkaido Tree Planting Festival Overview] 1. Date & Time: Saturday, May 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM (During Hokkaido Tree Planting Month) 2. Location: Minamihama-cho, Esashi-cho, Esashi-gun, Hokkaido 3. Hosts: Hokkaido Prefectural Government, Forestry Agency Hokkaido Regional Forest Office, Esashi Town, Hokkaido Forest and Greenery Association 4. Activities: Ceremony, tree planting by participants, 'Mokuiku Plaza' (sales of local agricultural/forestry/marine products, introduction of smart forestry, workshops, etc.) 5. Fee: Free

[Application Method] 1. Period: Monday, April 6 – Thursday, April 23 (Closes early if capacity is reached) 2. How to Apply: Web, Mail, FAX, or Email (See flyer for details) 3. Contact: Hokkaido Tree Planting Festival Secretariat Address: 26WEST 2F, Kita 2-jo Nishi 26-chome 2-18, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 064-0822 Email: shokuju-hokkaido@kante.jp FAX: 011-676-4786

For more details, please visit the official website of the Hokkaido Forest and Marine Environment Division.

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