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Skyseeker Chosen for Tama Innovation Ecosystem's Leading Project

Skyseeker Co., Ltd., headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has been selected for the Leading Project of the Tama Innovation Ecosystem Promotion Program for the 2023 fiscal year. The project aims to validate the effectiveness of their wildlife damage countermeasure assessment service, Sato Karte, in collaboration with the city of Akiruno in Tokyo.

Project Overview

The initiative focuses on utilizing the Sato Karte service to address agricultural damage caused by wild boars, in coordination with the Environmental Agriculture and Forestry Division of Akiruno City. The project will involve visualizing damage risks, implementing appropriate countermeasures, and verifying their effectiveness. It aims to establish a data-driven method to prioritize which areas should receive attention, particularly given the constraints of limited personnel and budget in local governments.

Background of the Project

The Tama region, characterized by the proximity of urban areas to forests and farmland, faces challenges due to agricultural damage from wildlife such as wild boars and bears. Local governments independently manage information regarding wildlife-related damages and sightings, and there is a lack of integration of this information with environmental data such as terrain and land use. This often leads to overwhelming burdens for local officials to perform on-site assessments, prioritize countermeasures, explain to residents, and coordinate internally. Specifically in Akiruno City, addressing wild boar damage around agricultural land is essential for maintaining community safety, agricultural sustainability, and the quality of living environments.

Objectives of the Project

The project aims to validate the effectiveness of the Sato Karte service within Akiruno City by focusing on mitigating agricultural damage caused by wild boars. In August 2023, drone surveys will be conducted in the designated test area to collect necessary data for assessments using the Sato Karte.

Results from the drones, coupled with damage reports and other regional information regarding terrain and land use, will be analyzed to visualize damage risks and determine priority areas for countermeasures. After analyzing the diagnostic results, real countermeasures will be implemented, and changes will be verified through the use of sensor cameras and interviews with local stakeholders. Key verification aspects include:

• - Improvement of the diagnostic model based on local damage conditions
• - Acquisition of local data using drones
• - Visualization of damage risks and priority countermeasures
• - Selection of areas for prioritized action
• - Implementation of countermeasures based on diagnostic results
• - Verification of changes pre- and post-implementation using sensor cameras and interviews

This project not only provides a dashboard of diagnostic results but also checks the actual implementation and effectiveness of the countermeasures. Through this validation, the project will elucidate how Sato Karte can support decision-making and damage reduction strategies against wildlife-related issues.

From fiscal year 2024 onwards, the project aims to enhance the service based on the results obtained during this trial and eventually expand it to municipalities across Japan, starting from the Tama region.

Detailing the Sato Karte Service

Sato Karte is a service designed to analyze wildlife damage risks and visualize locations where countermeasures should be prioritized. By integrating data such as wildlife sightings, damage incidents, terrain, and land use, it reveals the level of risk for each area and establishes countermeasure priorities on a map. Traditionally, responses to wildlife damage were often based on the subjective experience of local authorities, but Sato Karte enriches this decision-making process with objective data-driven evaluations aimed at effectively channeling limited resources toward impactful solutions.

The diagnostic outputs from Sato Karte are intended not only for identifying countermeasure locations but also for aiding in community explanations, consensus-building among stakeholders, and the planning of business initiatives.

Learn More About Sato Karte

For detailed information about the Sato Karte service, please visit: Skyseeker

Project Selection and Overview

Project Title

Validation of Effectiveness of Wildlife Damage Countermeasure Assessment Service

Focus Theme

Safety and Security

Lead Entity

Skyseeker Co., Ltd.

Project Team

Akiruno City, Tokyo

Service Utilized

Wildlife Damage Assessment Service - Sato Karte

Test Area

Akiruno City, Tokyo

Target Species

Wild boars impacting agriculture.

Related Information

Overview of the Tama Innovation Ecosystem Promotion Program

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is committed to creating a sustainable innovation ecosystem in the Tama region through the establishment of the Tama Innovation Ecosystem Executive Committee. This initiative encourages collaboration among local economic organizations, support agencies, small to medium enterprises, universities, research institutions, and startups.
For more information, please visit: Tama Innovation Ecosystem

Leading Project Overview

This program aims to create successful examples of social implementation for products and services that have completed research and development, showcasing innovation within the Tama region.

Announcement of Selected Projects for the 2023 Leading Project

For further details, click here: Leading Project Announcement

About Skyseeker Co., Ltd.

Founded in December 2015, Skyseeker focuses on wildlife habitat surveys, damage analysis, and support for developing countermeasures utilizing drones and GIS technology. By not only identifying the status of wildlife but also analyzing collected data, the company aids local governments in creating and implementing effective measures to mitigate wildlife-related issues.

• - CEO: Yuji Hirai
• - Company Address: 25 Kanda Toyama-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Sankus Kanda Building B1F
• - Corporate Website: Skyseeker

Inquiries regarding this matter

For more information, please contact:
Skyseeker Co., Ltd.
Contact Person: Ryoma Kubota
Tel: 03-6260-8960
Email: [email protected]

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