Japanese black pine forests and other coastal forests that were completely devastated by the Great East Japan Earthquake play a big role in protecting the lives and industries, including agriculture, of people in coastal areas, and restoring these forests quickly is a key issue for rejuvenating the region. This project involves a full cycle of regenerative activities, including researching the vegetation that grew in Miyagi Prefecture's devastated forests, identifying broad-leaved trees and other plant species that are resistant to damage from salt water, and cultivating seedlings for plantation in three years time. It will also select three damaged forest sites within Miyagi Prefecture in which to conduct these activities and will assess the extent of the damage and planting conditions at these locations. It will then use the results of this research to plant mixed forests of black pine and broad-leaved trees, selecting species that grow quickly and are resistant to salt water damage. Seeds and seedlings will be collected from surrounding areas and cultivated in dedicated nurseries. After three years it will collaborate with local residents and other organizations to plant these mixed-tree forests at the coastal sites.