NTTアーバンソリューションズグループにおける生物多様性方針の策定について

In the integrated development of the Wellith Olive Seijo Gakuenmae housing complex for seniors with services and the Wellith Sengawa Chofu no Mori condominium complex (Chofu City, Tokyo), we took the surrounding environment into consideration when developing the property, including conducting preliminary natural environment surveys of the habitats of rare plants and animals, conducting diagnostic evaluations by arborists, and proactively preserving existing trees.

The "Minna no Mori" (Forest for Everyone) on the site is home to colonies of rare plants such as the golden orchid (designated as endangered species II on the Ministry of the Environment's Red List and the Tokyo Metropolitan Red List at the time of development) and the silver orchid (designated as endangered species II on the Tokyo Metropolitan Red List at the time of development), and efforts have been made to preserve and nurture the ecosystem, including by conducting monitoring surveys for a certain period of time even after development.

Naniwa Palace Ruins Park (Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) is part of Osaka City's first Park-PFI project under the Urban Parks Act. As part of this project, the city is preserving and utilizing the nationally designated historic site, the Naniwa Palace Ruins and Ensaka Ruins. In developing the park, the city is working to green the entire site by planting and nurturing vegetation that is suited to the area, so that the vegetation will be similar to that of the surrounding environment.

The area, including the southern part of the Naniwa Palace Ruins, is also maintained and managed, and various events are held in the vast green space, making it a valuable place of relaxation for the local residents. Waterfowl can sometimes be seen at the Naniwa Palace Ruins.

SIHNAGAWA SEASON TERRACE (Minato Ward, Tokyo) has planted primarily native species in its vast green space and created a biotope, ensuring a favorable environment for the growth of living organisms. An ecosystem survey*1 conducted by experts in 2023 investigated the habitats of a wide variety of organisms, including plants, birds, insects, and aquatic life, and observed a rich diversity of living organisms (189 species of plants, 31 species of birds, 35 species of insects, and ¹¹ species of aquatic life). Among the species spotted was the common kingfisher, which is listed as endangered species (Category II) on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Red List. By securing valuable green space within Tokyo, we are working to preserve and restore the local ecosystem.

We endorsed the purpose of the "Corporate Forest" initiative promoted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Foundation together with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and concluded an agreement. We named a 1.9-hectare forest in Ome City, Tokyo, "Eco-Grandpa's Forest" and have been carrying out forest maintenance activities. In 2017, our group's employees and their families planted approximately 300 seedlings, and since then, we have continued to carry out forest maintenance and cultivation activities several times a year. Through experiences and learning in a rich natural environment, we are creating opportunities for communication about biodiversity and working to improve the literacy of our group's employees and their families.