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April 19, 2026Journal of the Japanese Forest SocietyOpen Access

Issues and Directions for Maintenance and Management of Private Forest Roads in Japan

Keitaro Sasada Hiroko Muneoka Yasuhiro Yokota Hidesato Kanomata Nobuyuki Tsuzuki

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Key Points

This research aims to identify the current status and challenges of maintenance for private forest roads in Japan.
Analysis of statistical data and surveys of stakeholders
Interviews with local municipal road supervisors
Questionnaires distributed to local government officials
Lack of personnel and budget for road maintenance in municipalities
Delay in digitalizing road ledger data leading to management difficulties
Aging population and depopulation affecting local communities' ability to maintain roads

Implication

Analysis reveals maintenance issues in private forest roads, suggesting collaborative support for local governments.

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Sasada et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e864866e0dea528dde9582 https://doi.org/10.4005/jjfs.108.93

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