Forest Ecosystem Conservation Projects  (Ricoh/Global)
On the earth, various life habitats exist and unique ecosystems are maintained in forests, lakes and ponds, coral reefs, and oceans. If these ecosystems are damaged, the natural environment that is indispensable for maintaining the life of human beings will be harmed. Ricoh places priority particularly on forest ecosystems with rich biodiversity and has been promoting forest ecosystem conservation projects since fiscal 1999 in partnership with environmental NGOs and local communities. Unlike simple afforestation, the main aim of these activities is to protect the habitats of indigenous species and the life of residents, and in such activities, priority is given to creating a partnership with environmental NGOs and local residents.
The projects are financed by the social contribution reserve that Ricoh established to continuously carry out social contribution activities. Provided that approval is gained at the general shareholders' meeting, 1% of Ricoh's annual profit after deducting annual dividends is allocated for the reserve (up to ¥0.2 billion).
Steps to achieve the project goal
Ricoh's Forest Ecosystem
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Ricoh's Forest Ecosystem Conservation Projects |
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* Projects covered under the social contribution reserve system
Philippines / Restoration of tropical rain forests*
Start date : March 2000
Name/NGO : Conservation International
- Activity:
- Restoration of rich forests where the Philippine Eagle and other forest creatures can coexist with people
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Malaysia / Restoration of tropical forests and orangutan habitats*
Start date : October 2000
Name/NGO : WWF
- Activity:
- Expansion of the habitats of endangered species, including the orangutan
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Japan / Conservation of the Afan Forest in Kurohime, Nagano*
Start date : November 2001
Name/NGO : C.W. Nicol Afan Woodland Trust
- Activity:
- Conservation of natural forests that have enough space and food for bears, dormice, and other animals to live and where people can feel close to nature
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Japan / Conservation of the Yanbaru Forest in Okinawa*
Start date : November 2001
Name/NGO : Yanbaru Forest Trust
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- Conservation of habitats of endangered species unique to the region, including Rallus okinawae
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Ghana / Restoration of tropical rain forests*
Start date : March 2002
Name/NGO : Conservation International
- Activity:
- Preservation of forests through sustainable agriculture, specifically, raising cocoa in the shade of trees so that people can live with other living things
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Russia / Conservation of Taiga, the northern limit habitat of tigers*
Start date : May 2004
Name/NGO : Friends of the Earth Japan (FoE Japan)
- Activity:
- Conservation of rich forests where many wild animal species, including the Amur tiger, live harmoniously with people
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China / Conservation of biodiversity at the Three Parallel Rivers, a World Heritage Site*
Start date : August 2007
Name/NGO : Asia Green-Culture Association
- Activity:
- Conservation of forests at a World Natural Heritage Site where rare wildlife, including golden monkeys, can be observed
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Brazil / Restoration of forests in Boa Nova, lowland tropical forests along the Atlantic coast*
Start date : August 2007
Name/NGO : Bird Life Asia
- Activity:
- Restoration of tropical forests along the Atlantic coast which have shrunk to 7% of their original size to create a society where people can live together with forests
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Projects Completed in Fiscal 2007 |
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*Projects covered under the social contribution reserve system
Bangladesh / Restoration of satoyama (community forests)
Start date : June 1999
Name/NGO : Bangladesh Poush
- Activity:
- Education of children, development of afforestation activities, and raising saplings (completed in fiscal 2007)
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Sri Lanka / Conservation and restoration of forests at World Heritage Sites
Start date : February 2000
Name/NGO : Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka
- Activity:
- Preservation and expansion of forests where the Sri Lankan long-tailed fowl can live (completed in fiscal 2007)
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China / Restoration of temperate forests and giant panda habitats*
Start date : November 2001
Name/NGO : WWF
- Activity:
- Conservation of habitats for endangered species, including 437 vertebrates, such as the giant panda, and 4,000 plants, to prevent their extinction (completed in fiscal 2007)
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