Park Managemant Organizations
In order to promote voluntary protection and management of natural landscapes by private-sector groups and citizens, the Minister of the Environment designates general corporation, general foundation, non-profit organizations, and others with certain qualifications as organizations devoted to the management of National Parks while prefectural governors do the same for Quasi-National Parks.
Operations undertaken by Park Managemant Organizations include the following:
- Manage the natural landscape based on Scenic Landscape Protection Agreements
- Repair facilities and engage in other maintenance tasks
- Gather and provide information and resource materials
- Provide required advice and guidance for promotion of appropriate use
- Engage in surveys and research for promotion of appropriate use