Activity] [Ichigaya] Mt. Fuji Nature Conservation Volunteer Activity (5/14)

Mt. Fuji Nature Conservation Volunteer Activity

1、 Date: Sunday, May 14

2、 Location Mt.

3、Outline
Following last year, we were able to conduct the Mt. Fuji Nature Conservation Volunteer Activity again this year under the guidance of the NPO Mt. Fuji, we conducted environmental conservation and nature experience activities at the foot of Mt. This time, a total of 37 students participated, including 31 from Hosei University, 2 from Kyoritsu Women's University, 2 from Meiji University, and 2 from Kansai University.
First, the students were briefed by the Mt. Fuji Club on their activities, and then divided into four groups. We were told about the environmental problems of the mountain, the difference between overuse and underuse, and that Japan is underuse, and that it is important to add human hands to solve these problems. After dividing into groups, we took turns chopping firewood, peeling bark from trees, mushroom fungus, and peeling the floor walls of the hut. During breaks, we were allowed to ride on a natural swing like Heidi and climb on the tree-top huts. Many of the students were participating in this volunteer activity for the first time, but we were able to enjoy each other's company. It was a very valuable experience that we could not have had without this kind of opportunity. I hope to continue volunteering for nature-related activities at Mt. (Kentaro Haneda, 3rd year student of Japanese Literature, Faculty of Letters, Volunteer Center Student Staff VSP)

4、 Number of participants: 37 (Hosei 31, Kyoritsu Women 2, Meiji 2, Kansai 2)

5. Impressions of the students
I usually live in Tokyo where there is not much greenery, but it was a pure pleasure to work at the foot of the nature-rich Mt. Fuji club members, we were able to work proactively and cooperate with each other even though most of us had never met each other before. In addition, the participants were able to directly confront forest issues by coming into contact with nature during the activities. I believe that I was able to learn while at the same time having a change of pace, and that I was able to have a fulfilling volunteer experience. (Student staff member of the Volunteer Center, VSP, Faculty of Law, 1st year, Department of Law, Hitoshi Shigenaga)

Even though I live in the countryside, I had never been involved in forestry activities to this extent, so this was a very valuable experience for me. In particular, mushroom fungus cultivation was a new discovery for me, as I had not expected to be able to do it so casually. I also learned that there are other environmental issues besides the ones taught in school. I learned that not using forests at all is also not good, and since there are many desolate forests throughout Japan, it made me think that it is not always enough to just have green forests. (Haruka Uochi, 2nd year student, Faculty of Law, Department of Global Political Science, VSP, Volunteer Center Student Staff)

6. Impressions of the participating students
This was the first volunteer activity I participated in as a university student. The activity took place in the rain, but I was very satisfied. I had worked part-time for 8 hours the day before and woke up at 5:00 a.m. on the day of the activity, so I was not in perfect physical condition. However, once the activity started, I soon forgot about it. It was such an enjoyable activity. It was a surprise to me that I could feel the emotion of fun even though I was participating in volunteer activities. I think it is a wonderful thing to be able to enjoy yourself while working for the benefit of others and society. I would like to participate again. (Yuto Kawada, 1st year student, Faculty of Business Administration, Department of Business Administration)

I have not often done this kind of activity in the forest, so it felt very fresh to me. It was raining, but I had not been active in the rain since elementary school, so I was able to remember how fun it was to be in contact with nature (the forest and the rain). Through this volunteer activity, I was able to make pleasant memories with people I had never met before, and it was very rewarding to be involved as a member of nature conservation activities. It was the first time for me to participate in volunteer activities since I entered university, so it was a good opportunity for me to think about participating again. Thank you very much. (Sakuyu Mihara, 3rd year student, Faculty of Letters, Department of Geography)