The northeast part of Aichi, known as the Mikawa mountain region, is the production region for the prefecture's main wood varieties, Japanese cedar and Japanese cypress. Afforestation activities have been common here since ancient times, and Aichi ranks first in the country for tree nurseries and number of trees planted. As such, Aichi has become a major Japanese forestry center through development of its timber ports and lumber-based industrial zones, sawmills, plywood manufacturers, and other forestry businesses that have developed here.
Lumber and Wood Products
Aichi's forestry and wood products include logging, lumber, plywood, and wood chips, and the prefecture has developed significant industries based on wood-based manufacturing, production, and shipping. This is due to the major timber ports of Nagoya and Mikawa and the growing demand for wood products.
Afforestation
Aichi ranks first in Japan for tree cultivators and the number of trees planted. The Christmas camellia is the most widely grown tree, followed by evergreen oak, Japanese box, kusamaki, and juniper, in order.
