2024/07/01
Keio University currently owns approximately 160 hectares of forestland across Japan, including both its own forests and those under profit-sharing contracts with national forests, where it conducts forest planting and nurturing activities. The "Gathering for People Who Love Forests," hosted by the "Friends of the Fukuzawa Woodlands," which was established in 2001 to support these activities, was held on Saturday, June 1, at the G-Lab in the East Research Building on Mita Campus. Approximately 50 people, including members of the Friends of the Fukuzawa Woodlands and students, participated.
For this 23rd lecture, Mr. Junichi Mishiba from FoE Japan, a certified non-profit organization, was invited to speak on the theme "The World's and Japan's Declining and Degrading Forests: What We Can Do Now as a Personal Responsibility."
This lecture provided an opportunity to re-examine the situation surrounding the world's and Japan's forests from an environmental perspective. Although the lecture covered serious topics, from the decline of global forests to related human rights issues, participants remained fully engaged for the entire time, thanks to Mr. Mishiba's clear explanations and approachable personality.
After the lecture, a reception was held at the Faculty Club. Some enthusiastic students who had seen the lecture poster also attended, making for a lively and enjoyable gathering filled with endless questions.