「困った木」で作る 時木の積層

河川整備は、地域の住民の安全や河川環境に保全に必要不可欠な整備です。しかしその河川敷の安全のために伐採されるいわゆる「支障木」も少なくありません。愛知県豊川市で2023年におこなわれた河川整備ではそんな伐採木の有効活用と処理コストの削減のため、地域の人々の中から希望者に無償で提供する取り組みをおこないました。今回取得した木もその一部。アウトドア用の薪やDIY用など、街と人々が木を循環させる仕組みの広がりを少しずつ実感しています。

Tree Cut for River Safety

Riverbank maintenance is essential for ensuring the safety of local residents and the preservation of the river environment. However, many so-called “hazard trees” are felled as part of this process. In a 2023 riverbank improvement project in Toyokawa, Aichi Prefecture, an initiative was launched to effectively utilize these felled trees and reduce processing costs by offering them for free to local residents who expressed interest. The wood we acquired is part of this initiative. We are gradually seeing the expansion of a system in which trees are circulated within the community, being used for purposes such as firewood and DIY projects.