ANIMAL-PATHWAY RESEARCH SOCIETY ANIMAL-PATHWAY RESEARCH SOCIETY

Summary of Activities

Here is a brief history of the establishment and activities of the group, including related matters involving individual members.

1972〜*

  • Shusaku Minato initiates fundamental research on Yamane (Japanese dourmouse) in Wakayama Prefecture.

1988〜*

  • The Japanese Dormouse Conservation Research Group starts research in the foothills of the Yatsugatake Mountains.
  • The basic survival conditions of Yamane become largely understoo

1997*

  • February *: Shimizu Construction builds a squirrel bridge called “Eco-Road” in Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture.

1998*

  • As proposed by the Japanese Dormouse Conservation Research Group, a “Yamane Bridge” is installed on a prefectural road in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture.

2003

  • November: Members meet at the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) Nature Conservation Council NGO Exchange Meeting.

2004

  • anuary: Discussions take place at the KNC News Corporate-NGO Meeting.
  • January: The first Animal Pathway Research Meeting is held.
  • Subsequent research meetings are irregularly held in Tokyo and Kiyosato.

2005

  • October: An experimental animal pathway is installed on the premises of the Keep Association in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture.

2006

  • May: The utilization of Japanese squirrels is confirmed through monitoring cameras.
  • September: The utilization of Yamane is confirmed.

2007

  • July: Animal-pathway No. 1 is constructed on a public road in Hokuto City.
  • August: The utilization of dwarf mice is confirmed through monitoring cameras.
  • Subsequently, over 800 usages per year, including Yamane, are confirmed.

2008

  • May: The Animal-pathway Research Group receives the Environmental Award from the Japan Society of Civil Engineers.

2009

  • January: NTT East participates in the NTT East Research Meeting.Collaborative work is carried out to improve Pathway No. 1.
  • June: The utilization of Japanese squirrels and martens is confirmed on Pathway No. 1.

2010年

  • March: Animal-pathway No. 2 is constructed in Hokuto City.

2013

  • November: Received the Excellent Award at the 2013 Nikkei Earth Environmental Technology Awards organized by the Nikkei newspaper company.