Doshi Water Source Forest Volunteer Project

　Yokohama City owns a water source forest in Michishi Village, Yamanashi Prefecture, and has been maintaining it systematically for over 100 years.
　However, some privately owned forests, which account for about 60% of the area of Michishi Village, are inadequately managed due to labor shortages, etc. There is a forest that is concerned.
　
　Since fiscal 2004, Water Works Bureau has been implementing the Doshi Water Source Forest Volunteer Project in collaboration with citizen volunteers to develop private forests.
　For the NPO Law Humanitarian Water Source Forest Volunteer Association and other citizen volunteer groups, thin conifers such as cedar and cypress in private forests in Michishi Village, broad-leaved forests and coniferous mixed forests with high water retention functions (Shinko Konkorin) ※We support the activities of conservation, a water source forest.
※Forests where broadleaf trees with high water retention function are mixed in coniferous forests

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

（1） Subsidy for activity funds
　　Part of transportation expenses for thinning activities in private forests in Doshimura, which are carried out by volunteer groups and other organizations to apply to Water Works Bureau in advance and receive approval.
　We support 2,000 yen per person for each activity.

（2） Others
　・The activities will be provided by Water Works Bureau in coordination with landowners of private forests in Michishi Village.
　・If there is a shortage of tools, you can borrow them by applying in advance.

The recipients of the grant are volunteer groups that meet the following conditions.
（1） conservation must be a volunteer organization for environmental conservation activities with at least 10 people.
（2） Being able to manage work safely and appropriately under a leader with knowledge and experience in conservation activities.
（3） Voluntary development of the conservation activity plan and the conservation activities can be carried out at least twice a year every year.
（4） For traffic accidents and accidents associated with work, you can take out accident insurance, etc. at your own risk and expense, bear your own responsibility and take necessary measures.
　　 What you can do.

※The conservation activity period is from April to November.
※The application period for grant applications is from April to May every year.
※Activities and activities must be coordinated with the Water Works Bureau Water Source Forest Management Office.

The NPO Humanitarian Volunteer Association is an organization that works with City of Yokohama, Water Works Bureau to promote Doshi Suwon Forest conservation activities.
The basic philosophy is that "we drink water and water source forests are protected and nurtured by our citizens and passed on to the next generation."

NPO Law Humanitarian Shi Water Source Forest Volunteer Association website (outside site)

[Thinning activities]

Decide the direction to defeat the tree and cut it with a saw.

Cut down trees and carry them to a safe place.

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

　The "NPO Law Humanitarian Shi Water Source Forest Volunteer Association" is recruiting members.
　Why don't you join and protect the forest of Doshi, where the water source "Doshi River" of Yokohama City flows?

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

Annual membership fee
　Each individual and group depends on the category of members.
　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 that support the purpose of the association and support the activities of the association (but not participating in activities).

※Group regular members: Registered by company name or local organization name, and up to 3 people can participate 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 the activities of Doshi Water Source Forest", so please apply for participation in the desired activity day.
Please refer to "NPO Law Humanitarian Shisuirin Volunteer Association" for details of procedure.

Telephone, fax:　045－664－3972
NPO Law Humanitarian Shi Water Source Forest Volunteer Association website (outside site)

The NPO Humanitarian Shi Water Source Forest Volunteer Association offers a free trial of thinning activities. "I want to join, but I don't know what to do ..." "It's hard to cut a tree." I wonder if you can do it with your own physical strength ... ", You! Please be assured that an experienced instructor will guide you carefully.
Why don't you participate in the free trial and sweat well while bathing in the forest?

In Water Works Bureau, among the members of the NPO Law Humanitarian Forest Volunteer Association, those who hold certain qualifications are certified as "Doshi no Mori instructors."
Michishi no Mori Instructor, as the head of the work group that conducts conservation activities in Michishi Village's private forest, will mainly provide guidance on forest maintenance work and safety management.

The NPO Humanitarian Shi Water Source Forest Volunteer Association is looking for those who will be active as Doshinomori instructors.
If you have qualifications that meet the certification criteria of the following items 1 to 3 or have experience in forestry, etc., please register.
※Qualifications and experiences 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 Doshi Hajime Mori Kin". . The fund was created to encourage people who have difficulty directly participating in thinning activities to participate in water source conservation activities in the form of financial cooperation.

We look forward to your continued cooperation.