Significance and Issues of Public Forest Trust Project by Forest Owners' Cooperatives:

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This research aims to clarify the realities and implications of public forest trusts established by forest owners' cooperatives.
Conducted interviews and analyzed documentation in Mitake Town, Gifu Prefecture.
Focused on a case study of the trust established with the Kamo Forest Cooperative.
Investigated the operational and financial impacts on local administration.
Increased achievements in forest maintenance and material production without fiscal burdens on the town.
Reduction in administrative workload and financial costs related to town-managed forests.
Indicated that sustainable earnings are limited to specific types of forestry operations.

Uncovers the benefits and challenges of public forest trust projects, suggesting efficiency improvements for local administration.

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Odagaki et al. (2026) studied this question.

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