Japan Forest Technology Association

Name

Japan Forest Technology Association

Legal name

、一般般社團法人日本森林技術協會 (General Incorporated Association Japan Forest Technology Association)

Website

https://jafta.or.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Forest Management Consulting Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (1153), Support Activities for Forestry (11531), Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

SIC

Forestry (800), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Timberland GIS, Remote Sensing & Data Analytics (AFAMAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Forest Management Unit (FMU) Certification (FSC/PEFC/SFI) (AFAMALAA), Forest Certification Auditing & Surveillance Audits (AFAMALAD), Monitoring, Survival Surveys & Carbon/MRV Services (Remote Sensing, Field Audits) (AFAMACAO), Forest Health Management (Pest, Disease & Invasive Species Control) (AFAMAAAE)

Keywords

• Forest management consulting
• Forest certification auditing
• Remote sensing forestry
• Forest technician certification
• International forest cooperation

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Forest management consulting, environmental assessment surveys, mountain conservation planning, forest road planning, and international cooperation projects commissioned by government agencies.
2. Forest Certification Services: Registration certification body for SGEC/PEFC forest certification and Clean Wood Act registration services.
3. Technical Training and Certification: Forest technician (林業技士) and forest information specialist (森林情報士) certification programs with annual training of approximately 200+ specialized technicians.
4. Publications and Books: Sales of technical manuals and textbooks including high-wire logging skill manuals, forest road construction training materials, and reprinted books from Forest Survey Association.
5. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for corporate and individual members supporting the association's activities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Japan Forest Technology Association is a General Incorporated Association (一般社団法人) that provides professional forestry consulting, forest certification audit services, technical training programs, and international cooperation projects. Its core work is government-commissioned forest surveys, environmental assessments, mountain conservation planning, forest road planning, and SGEC/PEFC forest certification audits, supported by a national network of nine regional offices.

Product overview

Japan Forest Technology Association (JAFTA) is a professional incorporated association specializing in comprehensive forestry consulting and technical services. The organization offers a diverse portfolio including professional publications (monthly Forest Technology magazine, technical manuals), certification programs (Forestry Technician and Forest Information Specialist qualifications), forest certification audit services (SGEC/PEFC, Clean Wood Act), international cooperation support, remote sensing and GIS solutions (including the proprietary Morittai stereoscopic viewing software), and general forestry consulting services. The association serves as a bridge between research and practical forestry implementation, supporting sustainable forest management through technology development, human resource development, and policy consultation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Monthly Forest Technology Magazine (月刊誌森林技術) Monthly professional journal covering forest science, technology, and forestry practices in Japan, providing research articles, practical guides, and industry news to forestry professionals on a subscription basis.
• Advanced Cable Logging Technician Technical Manual (高度架線技能者技術マニュアル) Technical manual covering advanced cable logging techniques including tower yarder operations, wire rope handling and processing, and forest road construction for steep and fragile terrain, sold through direct mail/fax order.
• Morittai Digital Stereo Program (もりったい) Proprietary software co-developed with PASCO Corporation that enables 3D visualization of high-resolution digital aerial photographs on computers for forest type interpretation, individual tree identification, tree height measurement, and volume estimation.
• Forestry Technician and Forest Information Specialist Certification (林業技士・森林情報士 資格認定) Professional certification programs for forestry technicians (8 departments) and forest information specialists (6 departments), including training, qualification examination, and registration. Trains approximately 200+ specialized technicians annually and has produced over 14,000 certified forest technicians since 1978.
• Forest Certification Audit Support (森林認証取得支援) Registration audit services for SGEC/PEFC forest certification (certificate numbers SGEC/32-44-21 and PEFC/31-44-21) and Clean Wood Act registration, supporting sustainable forest management verification for forestry operators and wood-related businesses.
• Forestry Consulting Services (コンサルティング業務) Comprehensive forestry consulting services including forest surveys, environmental assessments, watershed management planning, remote sensing and GIS applications, forest inventory databases, smart forestry technology training, forest road planning, and mountain conservation planning commissioned by government agencies.
• International Cooperation Support Services (国際協力支援サービス) Technical cooperation and support services for developing countries, including forest resource assessment, sustainable forest management, REDD+ implementation, and technology transfer through JICA projects in 60+ countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14,000+ forest technicians trained since 1978 through the 林業技士 certification system
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2012Major implementing partner for international cooperation projects including Democratic Republic of Congo REDD+ monitoring systems, SADC regional forest management, Vietnam natural resources management, Iran watershed management, Cameroon forest ecosystem management, Botswana forest/grassland resources conservation. The association provides technical experts and consulting services for JICA's forest-related development projects.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs (外務省)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed partner on MOFA's Japan SDGs Action Platform. Implements international cooperation projects supported by the ministry. Their SDG initiatives were introduced on the MOFA website.
• Forestry Agency (林野庁)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government commissioning agency for forest management projects. Designated survey organization under the National Forest Stock Management Act. The agency entrusts the association with national forest inventory, satellite remote sensing technology development, and forest conservation surveys.
• JICA SDGs Partner RegistrationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered as SDGs partner with JICA, contributing to sustainable forest management and environmental conservation goals.
• FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on forest inventory manual development for Democratic Republic of Congo NFI (National Forest Inventory) program. FAO coordinated with the association on forest monitoring methodology.
• SADC (Southern African Development Community)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing agency for SADC Regional Sustainable Forest Resources Management and Conservation Project (2015-2020). Supported 15 SADC member countries in forest information systems, integrated forest fire management, and participatory forest management.
• COMIFAC (Central African Forests Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing agency for COMIFAC member countries biodiversity conservation and climate change projects (2015-2020). Supported 10 member countries including Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Gabon, Central African Republic.
• Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute (森林総合研究所)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesignated survey organization for the institute, conducting harvest surveys for logging and thinning operations.
• Multiple Country Governments (Vietnam, Iran, Democratic Republic of Congo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral cooperation projects with individual country governments including Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Iran Forest, Rangeland and Watershed Management Organization, and DRC Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PASCO Corporation: Japan's leading geospatial/survey company and JAFTA's joint-development partner for the Morittai digital stereo program. Comparable as PASCO also provides aerial photography interpretation, remote sensing, and GIS analytics applied to forestry and environmental monitoring.
• National Forestry Extension Service Association (全国林業改良普及協会): Japanese forestry NGO focused on technology extension, forestry technician training, and publication of technical manuals—directly overlapping with JAFTA's training, certification, and publishing activities for the domestic forestry workforce.
• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) International: Global forest certification system with a Japan national office; operates an overlapping ecosystem of certification bodies, training, and chain-of-custody auditing services comparable to JAFTA's SGEC/PEFC and Clean Wood Act offerings.
• Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute (FFPRI): Japan's national forestry and forest products research organization. Comparable in its role conducting forest surveys, biomass research, and acting as a designated survey organization for the national forest stock management framework alongside JAFTA.
• PEFC International: The international umbrella organization for forest certification systems including SGEC, of which JAFTA is a registered audit/certification body. Directly comparable as JAFTA delivers SGEC/PEFC registration audits and Clean Wood Act registration services to forest owners and operators.

Broad incumbents

• WWF Japan: International conservation NGO with a Japan office working on sustainable forestry, biodiversity, and forest certification. Comparable in delivering forest conservation projects, international cooperation, and engaging with sustainable supply chain initiatives alongside government partners.
• SGS: Largest global TIC firm offering forestry certification, chain-of-custody verification, and sustainability auditing. Overlaps with JAFTA's SGEC/PEFC audit and Clean Wood Act registration services, though SGS serves many sectors beyond forestry.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) incumbent that operates forest certification audit services worldwide. Comparable to JAFTA in delivering third-party forest certification audits and sustainability assurance, though at much broader scale across multiple industries.
• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA): Japan's primary ODA implementing agency and JAFTA's most important partner, having commissioned projects in 60+ countries. While JICA is a much larger quasi-governmental agency, both organizations jointly deliver international forestry cooperation projects in developing countries.
• FAO Forestry Department: United Nations agency leading global forest resource assessment and sustainable forest management. JAFTA has collaborated with FAO on the DRC National Forest Inventory manual; both organizations operate at the intersection of international forest monitoring, REDD+, and policy advisory work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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