Protect Rich Forests and Create the Society For All the Living Creatures
１． Japan Bear and Forest Association
Our symbol is a bear, which represents rich forests. Extensive forests
where large animals live can support the lives of all the living creatures
as well as industries in our country. Our organization focuses on actions
and we are working hard through our various activities to preserve and
restore our forests for the next generation.
Artificial forest of cedars and cypresses Let's restore!
２．Activities
We work in cooperation with cities and prefectures to:
① Rectify the existing forestation policies that place too much focus on
conifers such as cedars and cypresses and restore natural forests comprised
of broad-leaf trees.
② Protect wild animals including bears that help create forests.
③ Support the “first” industries (forestry, agriculture, fishery)
３． Origin
JBFA dates back from 1992, when 260 students of Muko-Higashi Junior High
School, Amagasaki-city in Hyogo prefecture initiated a campaign to save
bears from extinction, which evolved into our activities to protect nature
in Japan. JBFA was created in 1997, with a goal to become an environmental-protection
organization that rivals larger organizations with similar missions in
Europe and the United States. (11,300 members as of Oct 2007)
Please visit our website for more information.
We have planted over 8462 broad-leaf trees
that produce food for animals
Artificial forest of cedars and cypresses 
