Utilization of Sea Space & Environmental Restoration / Creation
The Creation of Eco Port(A Port Harmonious with its Environment)
環境と共生する港湾(エコポート)の形成を目指して
Kazuo Ito
Deputy Director of Environment Division.
Ports and Harbors Bureau. Ministry of Transport
Key Words: A New Port Environment Policy. Eco Port, Compatible with Nature.
Tideland, Environment Improvement Works
ABSTRACT
It is increasingly necessary for development and the environment to coexist for generations to come. In the case of a port, the needs for the following are more important than ever: 1) conservation and creation of a viable littoral environment on both beaches (sandy and rocky) and tidelands, 2) development which fosters viable ecosystems in harmony with the marine environment. Meanwhile, now at the matured time,social demand for creating comfortable waterfront is growing more than ever as people seek a high-quality living environment. On these backgrounds.Ports and Harbors Bureau of Ministry of Transport drew up "A New Port Environment policy" in March 1994. The new policy aims to develop a port which is harmonious with its environment. And we call this port"Eco port". The features of "Eco port" are as follows: 1) A Port Compatible with Nature and Considerate to Living Creatures. 2) A Port which Creates a Favorable Natural Environment.3) A Port with High Amenity which Provides Comfort and Peace to People. 4) A Port which Imposes Little Burden on the Environment and Has a well-Maintained Environment. To realize "Eco port".some basic measures are needed. These are as follows: 1) Formulation of Port Environment Master Plan;at each level of planning, designing, building and utilizing, a port management body systematically and comprehensively put together environmental measures in the form of port environment master plan. 2) Solidifying Environment Supervision: a port management body ascertains the conditions for supervising the environment with the cooperation of relevant institutions. 3)Development of Environment Maintainance:promoting environment improvement works such as developing green tracts, beach, tidelands, removing sludge containing toxic substances.etc. 4)Development of Technique for realizing "Eco port"