Fukushima's nuclear meltdown puts forest industry near collapse --Adding to the woes are concerns of severe soil contamination caused by radioactive materials, a probability which would impact the forest industry for some time to come. 02 Jun 2011 High levels of radiation, planned evacuations and no-entry zones as a result of the meltdown at Fukushima's Daiichi nuclear facility have combined to place the prefecture's forest industry in danger of collapse. Approximately 341,000 acres (138,000 hectares) in Fukushima Prefecture are under the jurisdiction of five forestry cooperatives, based on information from the Fukushima Prefectural Government and an association of prefecture forestry cooperatives. Located in 11 municipalities, the woodlands are either part of a no-entry zone or required evacuation areas in coming weeks, based on government orders.