Lake Biwa Museum

	Introduction
	The Galleries
	Special Exhibits & Events
	Visitor Guide
	Research
	Databases
	Lake Biwa Facts
	Links
	Japanese Site

Research Staff

	Naozumi Terao

Research Group
Biotic and Human Interaction Research Group
Degree
Bachelor's degree
Photograph Explanation
Wood-chopping and fire workshop (December 2009)

E-MAIL: terao@lbm.go.jp

	Career

Graduated from Niigata University's agricultural Department in forestry and from April 1982 became a Shiga Prefectural employee (technical officer). Joined the Lake Biwa Museum in April 2010.

Specialty

1) Utilization of ligneous resource, such as firewood and charcoal.
2) Preservation of 'satoyama' activities.
3) Forest environmental education.

Key Words of Research

Ligneous biomass, 'satoyama' utilization, animal damage counter-measures, environmental education, firewood and pellets, bonfires.