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For Researchers
The Oki Islands Geopark Management Bureau provides support for various kinds of research, including research related to the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, in order to deepen our scientific understanding of the Oki Islands UNESCO Global Geopark.
If you have an interest in conducting research in this area, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
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Details of Support for Academic Research
Main Methods of Support
- Providing local information such as transportation and accommodation facilities
- Introduction of various application procedures related to legal regulations
- Consultation on suitable locations for surveys
About Survey Permit Application
Field Survey Process
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Inquiry & Consultation
After the consultation about your research plans, the Management Bureau will provide local information as needed, and introduce you to the necessary procedures and institutions.
If you think you need to apply for a permit, go to Step 2: "Introduction of related organizations." If you do not need to apply for a permit, proceed to Step 4: "Field survey." -
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Introduction of related organizations (in case obtaining a permit is necessary)
Obtaining a permit might be necessary, depending on the survey site and survey contents. In that case, we will introduce you to the relevant organizations, such as the Ministry of the Environment, Boards of Education on the islands, etc.
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Introduction of applications and permits (in case obtaining a permit is necessary)
The required time differs depending on the organization in charge of the permit and the contents of the application. Approximate time is 1 to 3 months.
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Field survey
If necessary, we will introduce the current road conditions and connect you with the local guides.
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Submission of final report
It is necessary to submit a final report to the institution you applied to after completing the survey (after expiration of the permit term).
We ask that you contact us when you publish a paper, etc., after your survey in the Oki Islands. We will utilize the results of your research in our activities.
Application Summary and Contact Information
Application Forms Related to Alterations of the Existing State (National Park)
| Actions that Require Obtaining a Permit or Submitting a Notification (*Please note this is not a complete list) |
Natural Park Act (Ministry of the Environment, Daisen-Oki National Park Oki Ranger Station) | |||
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| National Park Area | ||||
| Special Zone | Special Protection Zone | Marine Park Zone | Ordinary Zones (Notification) | |
| Constructing, reconstructing or extending structures | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Falling trees and bamboos | ● | ● | ||
| Mining minerals or extracting soil and stones | ● | ● | ● | |
| Putting up or setting up advertisements or those similar to them | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Clearing land or changing the feature of land | ● | ● | ● | |
| Collecting (capturing) designated plants (animals) | ● | ● | ||
| Damaging, planting or sowing the seeds of trees and bamboos, releasing animals, using horses, vehicles, etc. within the designated zones |
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| Using power-driven vessels, etc. | ● | ● | ||
| Damaging, planting trees and bamboos | ● | |||
| Setting fire or making fire | ● | |||
| Collecting (capturing) plants (animals) , etc. | ● | |||
| Capturing or damaging tropical fish, coral, etc. in the designated zones | ● | |||
| Changing the feature of the seabed | ● | |||
| Mooring | ● | |||
| Mining minerals or extracting soil and stones (In the sea areas, this is limited to the areas connected to the Marine Park Area) |
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| Changing the feature of the seabed (In the sea areas, this is limited to the areas connected to the Marine Park Area) |
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*About the Natural Park Act
Refer to the full text of the Natural Park Act for a complete list of actions that require a permit (articles 21, 22 and 33 of the Natural Park Act).
Before submitting the application, please consult the Ministry of the Environment, Daisen-Oki National Park Oki Ranger Station.
- National Park Area (Japanese)
- Designated Plants (Japanese)
- List of Actions that Require a Permit and the Relevant Application Forms (Japanese)
| Actions that Require Obtaining Permission for Alteration of the Existing State (*Please note this is not a complete list) |
Cultural Properties (Act on the Protection of Cultural Properties): Boards of Education | |
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| Historic Sites, Places of Scenic Beauty, and Natural Monuments | Well-known archaeological and/or historical remains | |
| Constructing, reconstructing or extending structures | ● | ● |
| Falling trees and bamboos | ● | |
| Collecting or damaging alpine plants, etc. | ● | |
| Mining minerals or extracting soil and stones, digging (actions involving excavation) |
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| Capturing animals, etc. | ● | |
| Setting fire or making fire | ● | ▲ |
| Collecting plants, etc., collecting fallen leaves, etc. | ● | |
| Collecting and capturing designated plants and animals, etc. | ● | |
| Putting up or setting up signs, planting trees, etc. | ● | ▲ |
| Actions leading to changes in the surrounding scenery | ● | |
Applications and Organizations Related to Cultural Properties
The organization to which applications should be submitted varies depending on the cultural property. For detailed information, contact the Boards of Education of each municipality.
| Related Cultural Properties | Relevant Applications and Organizations | |||
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| All applications must be submitted at the local municipality or the local Board of Education, after which they will be forwarded to the related organizations. | ||||
| - Permission for Alteration of the Existing State Application - Alteration of the Existing State: Completion Report Agency for Cutural Affairs |
- Permission for Alteration of the Existing State Application - Alteration of the Existing State: Completion Report Shimane Prefectural Board of Education |
- Permission for Alteration of the Existing State Application - Alteration of the Existing State: Completion Report Municipal Boards of Education |
- Notification of Excavation Shimane Prefectural Board of Education |
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| Historic Sites, Places of Scenic Beauty, and Natural Monuments (National Designation) |
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| Historic Sites, Places of Scenic Beauty, and Natural Monuments (Prefectural Designation) |
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| Historic Sites, Places of Scenic Beauty, and Natural Monuments (Municipal Designation) |
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| Well-known archaeological and/or historical remains (sites containing buried cultural properties) |
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