Upcoming Symposia on Innovative Forest and Forestry Technologies and Their Implementation

Upcoming Symposia on Innovative Forestry Technologies

The Forestry Agency is proud to announce the hosting of two significant symposia aimed at accelerating the development and implementation of innovative technologies in forestry. These events include the Forest Hub Symposium and the Smart Forestry Machinery and Wood-Based New Materials Symposium. Both symposia aim to showcase efforts in digital forestry, collaboration across different sectors, and the latest advancements in smart forestry equipment and wood-based new materials. If you are interested in new technological developments in forestry, we highly encourage your participation!

Overview and Objectives

To enhance the safety, productivity, and profitability of the forestry sector, it is essential to integrate and utilize advancements from allied fields such as ICT, autonomous driving technology, and new material development. The Forest Hub Symposium will feature presentations and talks regarding successful initiatives in advanced regions practicing digital forestry, as well as discussions led by practitioners involved in these initiatives. In contrast, the Smart Forestry Machinery and Wood-Based New Materials Symposium will provide insights into the latest machinery developments and positive advancements related to wood-based materials, alongside discussions aimed at assuring safe practices in forestry with smart technologies.

Importance of Participation

We welcome not only forestry operators but also those from other sectors interested in the forestry industry to join. Through sharing knowledge and experiences, we can work collaboratively to push the boundaries of forestry practices into a future where technology and sustainability intersect. This is an excellent opportunity for networking, learning about recent innovations, and understanding the collective path paving the way for the future of forestry.

Event Date and Venue

1. Forest Hub Symposium

- Date: February 3, 2024 (Tuesday), from 13:00 to 17:15
- Location: TKP Ichigaya Conference Center, 8F Main Hall, 8 Ichigaya Hachiman-cho, Shinjuku, Tokyo

2. Smart Forestry Machinery and Wood-Based New Materials Symposium

- Date: February 4, 2024 (Wednesday), from 10:15 to 16:25
- Location: Shufukai Hall Plaza E, 7F Camellia, 15 Rokuban-cho, Chiyoda, Tokyo

Program Outline

February 3, 2024: Forest Hub Symposium

- Part 1: Activities and Future Vision of Forest Hub (13:00 - 13:55)

- Overview of past and future initiatives of Forest Hub
- Talk session on participation and future expectations in the next-generation management workshop

- Part 2: Building Regional Forestry Bases Utilizing Digital Technology (14:00 - 16:30)

- Methods for establishing regional forestry bases with digital technology
- Keynote speech on revitalizing local forestry with an awareness of log distribution
- Reports from advanced regions in digital forestry
- Talk session showcasing systems used in the region (16:45 - 17:15)

February 4, 2024: Smart Forestry Machinery and Wood-Based New Materials Symposium

- Part 1: Current Status of Wood-Based Materials Development (10:30 - 11:30)

- Development and demonstration of material recycling technology promoting industrialization of modified lignin
- Development and demonstration of domestic production processes for non-rayon bamboo cotton yarn

- Part 2: Current Status of Forestry Machinery Development (11:30 - 14:55)

- Development of remote-controlled planting machinery suitable for steep slopes
- Demonstration and prototype of autonomous undercutting machinery with planting attachments
- Improvement of automatic driving technology for radio-controlled cutting machines and development of collection systems
- Development of multi-work systems to prevent tangled wood harvesting (14:55 - 15:15)