This summer I participated in a Kanbatsu Experience Tour led by NPO Good Day. Here are some pictures to share. The one above is the whole crowd. Forest thinning is an endless work, and such a big crowd can get alot of things done in a short time. The issue is sustainability of forestry. We went to experience the thinning process just for a day, but it doesn't solve the problem of less people and economy in the industry.
A man cutting a thin tree. You have to decide which way to make the tree fall before starting. And then cut half way from two different angles so that the tree can fall by itself.
If you simply cut through, you won't be able to predict which way the tree will fall, which is dangerous for you and also harmful for the surrounding trees. The cut acts like a hindge.
Timber!
It is also important to cut the grass, so that the trees left can absorb enough nutrients and sunshine.
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