We must continuously strive to preserve our natural environment, including our natural resources such as water and forests, our aesthetic resources and our culture. We are fortunate that the island of Japan is home to many beautiful mountains and paddy fields. However, the past trends towards decreasing mountain villages and increasing urbanization of agricultural districts has greatly affected environmental preservation and the amenities that were traditionally afforded by the farm and mountain spaces. With these thoughts in the background, the Bioenvironment Department strives to provide balanced education and research that centers around the concept of harmonization between man and the environment and its resources.
Studies focus on the water, soil and forest environments, as well as global environmental problems.
In addition to working with central or local administrations, the Department works with international environmental projects.