@vietnamtodayvtv: “Urban forests”, or “peri-urban forests”, are a familiar feature in Japan. Unlike primaeval forests, these woodlands are closely linked to urban green infrastructure and to the daily lives of residents. More importantly, they are now helping to create new forms of local economic activity — from urban forest economies to shared wood-based economies. #VietnamToday #Japan #urbanforest #peri-urbanforest