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Background
The Forestry Panel studies sustainable development and conservation of forest resources. Its objective is to increase mutual
understanding of U.S. and Japanese forest-resource-management policies and practices through scientific exchange.
Types of Exchanges
The panel has participated in many exchanges of information and personnel covering a range of forestry issues, including
sustainable forestry, mechanization, biotechnology, forest health and protection, watershed management, wood fuels; and
international development assistance.
Accomplishments
Through regular panel meetings and detailed reports, researchers exchange new forestry technology and information. In
addition, long-term collaboration has improved research on landslide prediction and forest diseases.
Benefits
The benefits of panel cooperation include information exchanges, Japanese sponsorship of U.S. foresters' long-term study in
Japan, and increased understanding of U.S. and Japanese perspectives on international development.
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