Wellbeing Journal en Vol1

In Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture, there are 800ha of artificial forests and natural forests such as Mt. Tatsuganesan, and the vast forest of 170 Tokyo Domes absorbs 3216 tons of carbon dioxide every year.

Tatsuganesan in Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture. Along with FSC, which protects the environment from illegal and excessive logging, and ASC, which protects marine resources and clean water, it is certified by FORESTOCK to preserve and maintain the forest environment.

Meeting with the mayor of Minamisanriku. We exchanged opinions on industry-government collaboration through FORESTOCK.

NO3 domestic forest conservation activities utilizing "FORESTOCK" At NO3, if you purchase one designated product, we will donate to the “FORESTOCK Project” to save 3 square meters of forest on the behave of consumers, salons, and NO3. There are currently 8 FORESTOCK- certified forests in Japan, and this time, we have covered a FORESTOCK-certified forests in Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture. Minamisanriku is a disaster-stricken area that was severely damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake. Ten years have passed since the earthquake, and breakwater construction is still ongoing for reconstruction. FORESTOCK in Minamisanriku is making efforts to protect the environment in the wake of the earthquake and protect the abundant nature that will lead to the next generation. NO3 met with the mayor of Minamisanriku and exchanged opinions. The mayor said, "Forests are weakened depending on the land without human intervention, and trees in the land without sunlight die, lose weight, and collapse. By maintaining and managing planted forests, we protect the abundant nature and the local environment. It will also lead to the economy of the town. " The mayor also told us, "The new national stadium where the opening ceremony of the Olympic and Paralympic Games was built using FSC-certified wood from Minamisanriku." We felt that the "FORESTOCK Project" activities, which NO3, salons, and customers are working together, protect the abundant nature and lead to our future environment.

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