The image in the title picture is the “after” picture from our forestry management activities of July 27.
Now for the “before” picture:

It’s changed so much, you’d hardly think it’s the same place!
To be present for this dramatic change, it gives such a sense of both accomplishment and emotional release.

You can get this experience with just a few hours of labour.

Not to mention…

You can also have a delicious homemade meal!

That’s why I just can’t stop doing Forestry Management. I’m hooked! (haha)

Next month’s schedule is as follows.

Day and time: August 24, 2008 (Sunday) 9am to 4pm (Cancelled in the event of rain)
Meeting Place: Jinryo, Kamiyama (on top of Oawa Mountain)
Clothing: Work clothes and boots
Fee: 500 yen (for insurance and lunch)

*The four summer interns from Musashino Art University will be participating next month!

The meeting place is marked on the map in pink. It’s not far from Kamiyama Onsen.