Doshi Water Source Forest Volunteer Project

　Yokohama City owns a watershed forest in Doshi Village, Yamanashi Prefecture, and has been systematically maintaining and managing it for more than 100 years.
　However, some privately owned forests, which account for about 60% of the area of Doshi Village, are not well managed due to labor shortages, etc., and there is a concern that the water source recharge function (function that stores, purify, and mitigate floods) may decline. There are forests.
　
　In order to regenerate the water source recharge function of forests, Water Works Bureau has been working with citizen volunteers to develop private forests since fiscal 2004.
　For the NPO Humanitarian Shir Forest Volunteer Association and other citizen volunteer groups, thin conifers such as cedar and cypress are thinned in private forests in Doshi Village, and broad-leaved forests with high water retention functions and coniferous mixed forests with high water retention functions (Shinkokon Korin) ) ※We support activities in conservation, a water source forest.
※Forests in which broadleaf trees with high water retention function are mixed in coniferous forests

This is a subsidy program for conservation activities conducted by volunteer groups such as NPOs, companies and local communities (hereinafter referred to as "volunteer organizations").

（1） Subsidy for activities
　　Part of transportation expenses for thinning activities in private forests in Doshimura, where volunteer groups apply to Water Works Bureau in advance and receive approval.
　Then, we support 2,000 yen per person for each activity.

（2） Others
　・The activities will be provided by Water Works Bureau with the landowners of private forests in Doshi Village.
　・If you have a shortage of tools, you can borrow them by prior application.

The target of the grant is volunteer organizations that meet the following conditions.
（1） A volunteer organization for the purpose of environmental conservation activities, and must be able to engage in conservation activities.
（2） The ability to perform safe and appropriate work management under a leader who has knowledge and experience in conservation activities.
（3） Independently formulate a plan for the activities of the conservation, and to carry out conservation activities at least two times a year.
（4） For traffic accidents and accidents associated with work, you can take out accident insurance, etc. at your own risk and cost burden, and you will be responsible for yourself and take necessary measures.
　　 What you can do.

※conservation activities are available from April to November.
※The application period for grants is from April to May every year.
※Activities and activities need to be coordinated with Water Works Bureau Water Resources Management Office.

The NPO Law Humanitarian Shisui Forest Volunteer Association is an organization that works with City of Yokohama, Water Works Bureau to promote activities in conservation.
We work on the basic philosophy of "our water and water sources we drink are protected and raised by our citizens and passed on to the next generation."

NPO Law Humanitarian Shisui Forest Volunteer Association Website (outside site)

[Tinning activities]

Determine the direction in which the tree is knocked and cut it with a saw.

Cut down trees and transport them to a safe place.

A power team that uses a chainsaw. Women are also active.

　The "NPO Law Humanitarian Shisui Forest Volunteer Association" is recruiting members.
　Why don't you join us and protect the Doshi Forest where the water source "Doshi River" flows?

[Members]
　Those who live, work, or attend school in Yokohama city or neighboring areas (high school students and above) who can participate in the activity day of the association

[Annual Fees]
　Individuals and organizations vary depending on the membership category.
　Regular members: Individuals and organizations that agree with the purpose of the association and participate in the activities of the association
　Supporting members: Individuals and organizations who agree with the purpose of the association and support the activities of the association (not participating in the activities)

※Group regular members: Registered by company name or local organization name and can participate in up to three people in one activity

After accepting the enrollment, the association will mail a payment slip for the annual membership fee, so please pay at the post office.
At a later date, the association will send you a "Notice of Activities of Doshi Water Source Forest", so please apply for participation in the desired activity day.
For details on the procedure, please contact the NPO Law Humanitarian Shisui Forest Volunteer Association.

Telephone, fax:　045－664－3972
NPO Law Humanitarian Shisui Forest Volunteer Association Website (outside site)

The "NPO Law Humanitarian Shisui Forest Volunteer Association" offers free trials of thinning activities. "I want to join, but I don't know what to do ..." "It's hard to cut trees. I wonder if I can do it with my physical strength ... " Please be assured that an experienced instructor will carefully teach you carefully.
Why don't you join the free trial and sweat a good sweat while bathing in the forest?

Water Works Bureau certifies members of the NPO Humanitarian Society, who have certain qualifications, are certified as Michishi no Mori Instructors.
The Doshi no Mori Instructor is responsible for the work group that carries out conservation activities in Doshi Village's private forest, mainly provides guidance on forest maintenance and safety management.

The NPO Humanitarian Shisui Forest Volunteer Association is looking for those who will be active as Doshinomori instructors.
If you have qualifications that meet the following certification criteria 1 to 3, or have experience in forestry, please register.
※Qualifications and experience will be confirmed on a certificate of completion or certificate.

The Doshi Water Source Forest Volunteer Project is supported by donations to "Yokohama City Water Hometown and Doshi Hajime Mori". This fund was established to help those who find it difficult to directly participate in thinning activities to participate in the water source conservation activities.

We look forward to your continued support.