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Innovative Use of Ishikawa Wood Chips for Disaster Recovery

In an effort to enhance disaster recovery initiatives, Maeda Kosen Co., based in Minato, Tokyo, has partnered with the Ishikawa Prefectural Federation of Forest Owners to develop the "Ishikawa Prefecture Wood Chip Utilization Vegetation System." This project aims to harness local resources for more effective and speedy disaster recovery. Following lessons learned from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in 2024, this initiative has moved to the forefront of the company’s efforts to contribute to sustainable rebuilding processes.

Background of Development

Maeda Kosen, a leader in civil engineering and textile materials, has combined its geo-synthetic techniques to improve the resilience of Japan's infrastructure. The company's focus has intensified following the recent seismic events in Ishikawa Prefecture. As part of their commitment to quicker recovery efforts, they have adopted local wood chips into their vegetation products, ensuring the material is not just sustainable but also beneficial for the environment.

Product Lineup

The company has expanded its product offerings to include three key series:

• - Fulvo Series Learn More
• - Guard Rain Series (includes wood chip variants with fulvic acid) Learn More
• - Midori No Series (market-priced product)

These products capitalize on the benefits of using local resources while providing effective vegetation solutions.

Key Features

1. Local Resource Utilization
By using wood chips sourced from Ishikawa Prefecture, the initiative not only promotes local timber utilization but also minimizes environmental impact from waste materials generated during wood processing.

2. Early Greening with Fulvic Acid
The Fulvo series contains natural plant growth stimulants derived from domestic thinning wood, which allows for rapid greening of affected areas. Note that the Midori No Series does not include fulvic acid.

3. Guaranteed Quality
Leveraging the established effectiveness of existing vegetation products, both the Fulvo and Guard Rain series offer reliable vegetation results, validated through certifications (NETIS: KT-190024-A and CB-150003-VE).

Successful Case Studies

Several successful implementations of this system have been recorded:

• - Road clearing projects in Suzu City
• - Landslide mitigation efforts in Suzu City
• - Forest road slope restoration projects in Tsubata Town

Visual Impact of Implementation

These before and after images illustrate the transformation achieved through the use of the Ishikawa wood chip system. The quick adoption of such eco-friendly materials showcases their potent role in recovery efforts.

Product Catalog

For detailed specifications, please refer to the product catalog here.

About Maeda Kosen Co.

Founded in 1972, Maeda Kosen has steadily expanded its business, focusing on the production and sales of civil engineering materials and various textiles. As a comprehensive geo-synthetics company, Maeda Kosen is dedicated to creating safer and more resilient communities, actively contributing to disaster-resistant infrastructure in Japan.