社会｜クマ対策に62億円の予算案 / Society | Budget proposal of 6.2 billion yen for bear measures

Summary

The Ministry of the Environment has allocated a record 6.2 billion yen for bear management in its budget proposal for the fiscal year 2026.

As incidents of bear-related injuries increase, there is a growing demand for enhanced capture and extermination efforts, as well as improvements in electric fencing and waste management systems. Measures to ensure public safety have become an urgent priority.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Wait, is that kind of incident really happening!?
Log: Yeah, the damage caused by bears is actually increasing, so this measure is necessary.
Chako: So they’re spending 6.2 billion yen on it! What will that money be used for?
Log: It seems like it will be used for strengthening capture and extermination efforts, installing electric fences, and managing waste, among other things.
Navi: They are also looking for bear control specialists, so it’s clear they need people with specialized knowledge.
Chako: I see, it’s all for everyone’s safety!

Admin’s Note

I was surprised to see that a massive budget of 6.2 billion yen has been allocated for bear control efforts. Particularly, it seems that the increase in human injuries caused by bears may be influenced by changes in our living environment. It makes sense that there is a demand for strengthening infrastructure, such as electric fences and waste management, in addition to capture and extermination efforts. I hope discussions on this issue will continue in the future.