Research

We are conducting research related to the dynamics of forest ecosystems and mechanisms to sustain biodiversity. Research topics include interactions among organisms, genetic structures, adaptation to...

We focus on the functional aspects of forest organisms through physiological, chemical, structural and genetic research at the individual, organ, tissue, cell and gene levels, and investigation of th...

We study preferable relationships between the forest ecosystem and human society using various methods based on natural science, social science and the humanities. From the holistic viewpoint that fo...

We work on theories and methods that are practically useful for the comprehensive and sustainable management of forest and water resources at the watershed scale. Fundamental studies consist of hydro...