The Parkhouse Sakurazaka Sunriant, a condominium for sale in Sakurazaka, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, is the first project in Kyushu to be developed under the “Business Location in Harmony with Nature Certification (ABINC Certification) Collective Housing Version” (*1), an external organization certification related to biodiversity. During the first two years after land acquisition, we conducted biological surveys and tree inspections on over 13,000 m2 of land.
As a result, we confirmed the presence of birds such as the Japanese tit, other fauna such as the brackish water clam and the blue-bellied swallowtail butterfly, and an evergreen broad-leaved forest similar to the Sudajii community in Minami Park, centering on a camphor tree approximately 100 years old. To preserve these precious natural environments, more than 1,600 m2 of natural forest in the planned area, which is contiguous with the adjacent Minami Park Forest, has been preserved, and new trees have been planted to create a rich urban environment by securing a green space ratio of more than 40% of the site, including the restored green space. We will maintain and manage our facilities in consideration of biodiversity, and use this information for communication activities such as conducting environmental education.
*1 ABINC certification (Association for Business Innovation in Harmony with Nature and Community)
Third-party evaluation and certification of corporate efforts to create, manage, and use green spaces in consideration of biodiversity, with the aim of contributing to a world in which it is easier to use land in harmony with nature, local communities, and the natural environment.
Teriha The Tower, a condominium for sale in Kashii Teriha, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, is a project developed under the Social and Environmental Green Evaluation System (SEGES) PDC (*2), as a “plan with extensive green space of 3,000 m2 or more and green space that contributes to society and the environment.”
A forest of tabunoki trees, a natural type of vegetation, is located on the north side of the site, and a forest of deciduous broad-leaved trees (satoyama forest) is located on the south side, creating an environment that takes the local natural environment into consideration.
In addition, the lush green open space has been developed under the theme of “connection with the community,” including the establishment of a community exchange facility that can be used for environmental activities utilizing the surrounding green space and waterfront, and other socially-oriented green space open not only to residents but also to the community.
In the future, the green space will be maintained and managed with biodiversity in mind, and will be used as a place for residents and the local community to touch and learn about nature.
*2 Social and Environmental Green Evaluation System SEGES (Organization for Landscape and Urban Green Infrastructure)
Third-party evaluation and certification of good green spaces created by companies, etc. and their daily activities and initiatives as contributing to society and the environment, and as well-maintained green spaces.
Marine World Uminonakamichi is working to protect freshwater organisms that have become scarce in the natural world due to environmental changes and other factors outside their natural habitats. Rare freshwater fish such as the Japanese baratanago and Hakata striped loach are bred in the aquarium as an insurance policy in case wild populations decline. We have created rice paddies and biotopes in the adjacent national Uminonakamichi Seaside Park to preserve the outer habitat of rare freshwater species. We also conduct educational activities to inform as many people as possible about the conditions in which creatures are living through exhibits at the aquarium.
Marine World Uminonakamichi protects sea turtles that have washed ashore due to illness or injury.
Protected sea turtles are treated, and when they recover, they are given strength and returned to the sea when the water temperature is warmer. The number of sea turtles has been decreasing worldwide, but this is due in part to human activities such as marine debris. The aquarium's exhibits help to raise awareness of this issue.
Marine World Uminonakamichi has designated the 20th of each month as “Coastal Cleanup Day.” Behind Marine World Uminonakamichi is a sandy beach (under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) that is constantly being washed away by debris, so Marine World volunteers conduct cleanup activities before the start of work.
