We, the undersigned request Fukuoka City Mayor Mr. Hirotaro Yamasaki and Members of Fukuoka City Council to do the following:

1. Allocate more area for the wild bird park. 8.3 hectares is not enough to support the existing population of waterbirds which are now spread across the 70-hectare temporary wetland. In order to compensate for the loss of habitat and meet the ecological requirements of the key species of wild waterbirds, at least 40 hectares is needed.

2. Secure temporary habitat for waterbirds during the construction period. Their temporary habitat must be secured on the man-made island until such time as the construction work of the wild bird park has been completed.

3. Protect the existing wetland.
It is absolutely a waste "Mottainai!" to completely fill the temporary wetland teemed with diverse organisms and dig a tiny pond afterwards. Wise use of the temporary wetland is considered more beneficial from both environmental and financial viewpoints.