豊かな自然環境を保つための活動を行う市田さん。森林は“緑のダム”ともいわれ、雨水を地中に蓄えることで、洪水による浸水被害の緩和や川の水量を保つ役割を果たしています。市田さんたちは、自治体などと協力して、専門家の調査に基づいた間伐や植林などを行い、良質な地下水を育むための森づくりをスタート。この取り組みを通して、豊かな自然を次世代へつなぐ活動にも力を入れていきたいと語る市田さんの思い描く未来とは？

Mr. Tomoyuki Ichida is actively engaged in conservation efforts to preserve a rich natural environment. Forests are often referred to as "green dams" because they absorb and store rainwater in their soil. They play a vital role in mitigating flood damage and maintaining stable river levels. Working in collaboration with local governments and other organizations, Mr. Ichida and his team have launched a forestation initiative, implementing practices such as thinning and reforestation based on expert assessments, with the aim of fostering high-quality groundwater. Mr. Ichida hopes to dedicate his efforts, through these initiatives, to passing on a world with abundant nature to the next generation. What kind of future does he envision?