ヤクスギ土埋木生産の変遷と現状について

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Domaiboku is the woody debris consisting of tree stumps, limbs, and logging residue of Yaku-sugi, a local variety ofCryptomeria japonica on Yaku Island, Kagoshima Prefecture. Domaiboku is an expensive wood because it is the onlymaterial source for the traditional Yaku-sugi wood craft. The objectives of this study were to report the production processfrom a historical perspective and the current problem related to sustainable production. The study included interviewswith agents of the national forest agency and production enterprise and a review of the current literature. As a result, thefindings indicate that a continuation of the current practices is difficult because of the high cost and scarcity of resources.In addition, there are problems associated with the assessment of timber quality and the sale of the wood. Furthermore,feasible area in Domaiboku production covers about 17% of the available land on Yaku Island. However, it is difficult to say whether the production area has decreased because the production history is non-existent. It is necessary to deliberatewith respect to utilization of the Domaiboku production.
2012-03-01