Management status of the Kyushu Nature Trail in a core regional Japanese city

Key Points

• The aim is to clarify the management status of a long-distance nature trail in Nagasaki City.
• Focus on the Kyushu Nature Trail in Nagasaki City.
• Analyze management practices and environmental conditions influencing maintenance.
• Identify key challenges faced by local organizations in trail management.
• Management is primarily conducted by local organizations contracted by Nagasaki City.
• Key challenges include securing management partners and low administrative prioritization of budget and staffing.
• Improper sign management occurs more frequently in high-elevation, steep, and sparsely populated areas.