Experimental Forests and Farms

Hokkaido University owns 70,000 hectares of experimental forest which we utilize to elucidate the long-term fluctuation of forest ecosystems. We manage a total of six forests with a greater landmass than the city of Tokyo, as well as a tree breeding station, and tree nursery. 

The University Forests range from cool temperate forests to warm temperate forests including one that has the largest field training station at any Japanese university. Our forests are also open to the public for hiking, nature observation and general recreation.

Forest Name		Contact Details
	Teshio Experimental Forest	Forest Research Station, Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere, Hokkaido University Aza Toikanbetsu 131, Horonobe-cho, Teshio-gun, Hokkaido 098-2943 Japan TEL: +81-(0)1632-6-5211 MAP
	Nakagawa Experimental Forest	Forest Research Station, Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere, Hokkaido University Aza Otoineppu 483, Otoineppu-mura, Nakagawa-gun, Hokkaido 098-2501 Japan TEL: +81-(0)1656-5-3216 MAP
	Uryu Experimental Forest	Forest Research Station, Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere, Hokkaido University Aza Moshiri, Horokanai-cho, Uryu-gun, Hokkaido 074-0741 Japan TEL: +81-(0)165-38-2125 MAP
	Tomakomai Experimental Forest	Forest Research Station, Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere, Hokkaido University Aza Takaoka, Tomakomai, Hokkaido 053-0035 Japan TEL: +81-(0)144-33-2171 MAP
	Hiyama Experimental Forest (In Japanese Only)	Forest Research Station, Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere, Hokkaido University Odome 172-1, Kaminokuni-cho, Hiyama-gun, Hokkaido 049-0611 Japan TEL: +81-(0)139-55-2048 MAP
	Wakayama Experimental Forest (In Japanese Only)	Forest Research Station, Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere, Hokkaido University Hirai 559, Kozagawa-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture 649-4563 Japan TEL: +81-(0)735-77-0321 MAP