| Type of Enterprise |
: |
Others |
| Field |
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Environment |
| Name of Local Authority (Japan) |
: |
Hokkaido Prefecture |
| Cooperation Partner |
: |
Heilongjiang Province, China |
- Motive for the start of project:
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With the 15th Anniversary of the friendly affiliation between Hokkaido and Heilongjiang as a new start, we have intended to enhance the exchanges between people, technologies and in the field of environmental issues between both regions.
- Outline and Progress of Project:
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The Hokkaido Government took the initiative to form a group of planting volunteers consisting of residents of Hokkaido, who will plant trees in Heilongjiang in cooperation with the people of the province, and create a "Forest of Friendship" by providing saplings from Hokkaido and dispatching our staff members who have the expertise in planting.
- Cooperation Period:
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From 2003 through 2005
- Affiliations with other Organization:
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The China-Hokkaido "Forest of Friendship" Creation Executive Committee
- Expenses:
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Budget in FY 2004: 2,575,000 Yen
- Difficulties encountered and Solutions:
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None
- Results and Future Prospects:
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In 2004, a total of 92 volunteers from Hokkaido planted 2,500 trees in approximately 1ha of land in Heilongjiang in collaboration with the people of the province and created a "Forest of Friendship".
- Message:
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Persons interested in planting are asked to contact us.
- Department in charge:
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Forest Development Division, Department of Fisheries and Forestry, Hokkaido Government
| Tel: |
011-211-4111 (Ext. 28-616) |
| Fax: |
011-232-1297 |
- Updated On:
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August 2004
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