February 2025 Research in Yakushima Talandila Kasapila

From February 27th to March 8th, 2025, Talandila Kasapila, a long-term researcher at Ehime University, conducted research in Yakushima.
Following on from his on-site research in Yakushima in October last year, he returned to conduct research for his master’s thesis. He was able to conduct academic research and discussions on sustainable environmental management, focusing on how the relationship between humans and nature affects the management, conservation, and sustainability of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and the role of community activities in transforming and conserving Yakushima’s ecosystem.

: Meeting with Dr. Sugishita of Onoaida Clinic

: Interview with Mr. Uchida of Yakushima Town Hall

: Interview with Mr. Takenaka of Yakushima World Heritage Center

: Visiting and interviewing Mr. Iwakawa’s Ponkan Farm