The Hokkaido University Institute for the Advancement of Sustainability SDGs Business Promotion Division will be holding the Hokkaido University x HBC "SDGs University in JT's Forest, Shakotan - The Wonders of Growing Forests" event in collaboration with Hokkaido Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (HBC) on Saturday, August 31st.
The fourth Hokkaido University x HBC SDGs University will look at the wonders of forest growth.
The setting is Shakotan Town, about an hour and a half drive from Sapporo. Here you will find the 350-hectare "JT Forest Shakotan." Through the experience of pruning lower branches and observing tree felling, you will learn about the work that goes into nurturing the forest.
For details on how to apply to participate in the event, Here Please refer to the HBC website.
Teacher
Toshiya Yoshida (Professor, Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere Hokkaido University)
Specialization: Silviculture and regional resource management
Navigator
Yui Mori (HBC announcer)
Event overview
Date and time: Saturday, August 31, 2024, 7:45 a.m. (meet in front of HBC headquarters) ~ Field work in Shakotan Town ~ Scheduled to return to Sapporo around 4:30 p.m.
Location: JT Forest Shakotan (Shakotan Town) *Travel will depart from HBC headquarters on a bus chartered by HBC.
Target audience: 5th graders and above. If there are too many applicants, a lottery will be held.
Participation Fee: Free for the in-class sessions.