The Oji Group has 188k hectares of forest in Japan and 447k hectares overseas, for a total of 635k hectares.
As one of the initiatives to utilize Oji Forest, we have been conducting the "Oji Forest Nature School," a nature experience-type environmental education program for 4th to 6th graders in elementary schools since 2004. This year, the 19th event was held online from August 5th to 7th, with the aim of allowing people from a variety of regions to participate.
In the first program, "Forest Recycling," children learned about the forest cycle and the multifaceted function of forests through forest plantation while feeling connection to the forest and its memories through the work. And they made key chains from thinned wood. In the Another program, "Paper Recycling," children learned about the process of recycling recovered paper into paper and the importance of sorting through quizzes. And they tried their hand at making postcards with a paper-milling set.
This year's program, we placed importance on communication with the children , and making the experience more realistic for the children by using realistic photos taken at the paper mill and company-owned forest to give a more realistic sense of the scale of Oji Forest and papermaking. In the questionnaire for parents after the program, participants commented, "It was a chance to think about the connection among forests, paper and nature and our own lives", "It was a fun experience to be able to speak up in front of everyone and make things with your own hands", and "I learned about the education and environmental initiatives being carried out, and my image of Oji Holdings changed".
The Oji Forest Nature School is a valuable opportunity for us to pass on to the children who will be responsible for the next generation our attitude and thoughts toward environmental conservation.

Details of the program, are available at the following.

The total forest plantation area the Oji Group own and manage outside of Japan is 447k hectares. What is important for continuing the forest plantation business this far is not only the economic performance of the business but also its sustainable symbiotic relationship with the local environment and communities. Accordingly, Group companies engaged in the forest plantation business carry out a range of environmental and social support activities that are appropriate for the characteristics of each region.

These activities include biodiversity preservation activities for protecting endangered and valuable species. They also include support for areas with poor accessibility to public services such as healthcare and education, including the support for healthcare activities such as the provision of health examinations, open access to health clinics, support for medical emergency transport, as well as support for education such as the maintenance and repair of facilities for nurseries and schools.