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Nature & Parks

Nature Conservation in Japan

Nature Conservation Bureau
Environment Agency
1995 - 4th Edition


Contents

  Preface

1.The Natural Environment of Japan
1.1Japanese Archipelago
1.2Land
1.3Use
1.4 Flora and Fauna

2.Legal Framework for Nature Conservation

3.National Survey on the Natural Environment
3.1Survey Objects
3.2Land
3.3Biodiversity Survey
3.4 Publications

4.Wilderness Area and Nature Conservation Area
4.1Category
4.2Designation
4.3Zoning for Protection of Ecosystem
4.4Scientific Survey

5.Natural Park
5.1Category
5.2Designation
5.3Planning
(1)For Conservation
(2)For Visitor Use
5.4Nature Conservation in Natural Parks
(1)Control of Various Human Activities
(2) Beautification Programs
(3) Purchase of Privately Owned Lands
5.5Visitor Use and Provision of Facilities
(1)Numbers of Visitors to Natural Parks
(2)Provision of Facilities
(3)Provision of Public Facilities
(4)Provision of Facilities by Concessioners
(5)National Vacation Village
5.6Promotion of Communicating with Nature
5.7Administrative System

6.Wildlife Protection
6.1Basic Policy
6.2Protection System of Mammals and Birds
6.3Protection of Endangered Species

7.Other Measures
7.1Provision of Pivotal Facilities for Conservation Activities
7.2Hot Springs
7.3Long Distance Nature Trail
7.4Promotion of Establishment of Voluntary Environmental Foundations
7.5National Garden and National Cemetery

8.International Cooperation for Nature Conservation
8.1Convention
(1)The Convention on Biological Diversity
(2)CITES
(3)Ramsar Convention
(4)Migratory Bird Conventions and Agreements
(5)The World Heritage Convention
8.2Assistance to Developing Countries
(1)International Assistance by the Environment Agency
(2)International Assistance through technical cooperation of JICA

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