Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere, Hokkaido University (FSCNB-HU), Japan, Conducts comprehensive research primarily on the northern biosphere on the conservation processes and mechanisms that impact biodiversity and ecosystem processes, the sustainable use of natural resources and ecosystem, long-term monitoring of various ecosystems and environments. The research topics include ecology, biology, biogeochemistry, environmental science, agriculture, forestry, fishery and others. The ecosystem functions section covers biogeochemical studies including nitrogen which is highly relevant for the ‘Towards INMS’ project. FSCNB-HU has various international partnerships with oversea universities and research institutes for collaborative program for research and education, including leading the nitrogen action of the International Long-Term Ecosystem Research (ILTER) network. The research facility, project outcomes, database and other research resources are available for the ‘Towards INMS’ project.
Research Faculty of Agriculture, Hokkaido University (Ag-HU), Japan, Conducts research primarily on the northern biosphere on the sustainable use of natural resources and ecosystem, long-term monitoring of various ecosystems and environments, in relation to agricultural activity. The research topics include agricultural science, ecology, biology, biogeochemistry, environmental science, forestry, fishery and others. One of the research laboratories, the environmental biogeochemistry lab covers agricultural studies including nitrogen which is highly relevant for the INMS project. Ag-HU has various international partnerships with oversea universities and research institutes for collaborative program for research and education. The research facility, project outcomes, database and other research resources are available for the INMS project.