Midterm Plan （4th）

Midterm Plan 2016-2020

Research and Development

1. Development of forest management technologies for further utilization of the various functions of forests 
   • 1.1 Advancement of conservation technology and the development of technologies for disaster prevention and mitigation based on the forest ecosystem
   • 1.2 Advancement of technology for climate change impact assessment and the development of adaptation and mitigation technology
   • 1.3 Development of forest management conscious of biodiversity conservation
2. Development of a sustainable forestry system for a stable supply of domestic wood and an efficient supply system for timber and wood biomass
   • 2.1 Development of technology for sustainable and effective forestry management and forestry production
   • 2.2 Development of timber supply system in response to diverse uses of forest resources
3. Development of utilization technology for wood and wood resources
   • 3.1 Development and advancement of lumber utilization technology corresponding to specific resources and needs
   • 3.2 Conversion of unused wood resources into useful materials
4. Advancement of utilization technology for forest organisms, development of diverse varieties by forest tree breeding, and enhancement of fundamental breeding technology 
   • 4.1 Advancement of new effective utilization technology for forest resources by elucidating the functions of forest organisms
   • 4.2 Development of diverse superior forest plant varieties and enhancement of fundamental breeding technology