Iwami Ginzan 3

Organized with Organization of Green and Water (OGW) since 2007. OGW was established in 1992
to advocate for the importance of the prairie and forest in our ecosystem. Iwami Ginzan, a silver mine,
was registered as a World Heritage in 2007. But the recent lack of maintenance of the Satoyama forests
causes unwanted spread of bamboo forests which will destroy stone hedges nearby and degrade the
scenery. The last workcamp cut bamboo trees and had international events for local people.
W: We will do various kinds of work such as making and finishing some wooden play ground
equipments with local kids which materials will be slashed from the local forest. We will also do some
maintenance of the bamboo forest around the Iwami Ginzan (cutting trees and converting into
chips).We also join the event for Biomass energy.
S: Similar kinds of activities of forest care and protection in each country. Bring some info.!
A: Private community center (Yukimiru). CV. SB!
L: About 250 km north west of Osaka. Near the Sea of Japan
T: Osaka (from Osaka to Shimane, 9 hours by midnight bus. You need to arrive at Kansai airport by 18:00
one day before the first day and can leave there after 15:00 one day after the last day). From Tokyo, 6
hours by Shinkansen or 12 hours by midnight bus.
LA: Visiting the historical sites, exchange party, one night home stay, sports, mingling with the elders at
the nursing home, etc.
SR: Interested in nature conservation