1.0 Introduction
Satoyama (里山) is defined as,
“A dynamic mosaic of managed socio-ecological systems producing a bundle of ecosystem services for human well-being” (Japanese Satoyama Satoumi Assessment, 2010)
This includes a mixture of various socio-ecological systems, these include: forest, agricultural lands, ponds and grasslands. This terminology is based on Japanese concept for long-standing traditions associated with land management practices. Satoyama have been developed through prolonged interaction between humans and the ecosystem, usually located in the rural areas of Japan along with human settlements.
Since the 17th century, this tradition of living coexisting with nature have contributed in natural resources and acted as an enclose village. Until 1970s, satoyama became apart of tourist site for urban people. The arrivals of urban tourist have made it possible to emphasize the culture and religion among the local community. Although satoyama have proven to beneficial factor for ecotourism, over the recent years rapid urbanization have caused Japan physical loss of satoyama landscapes for other recreational use.
Keywords: Satoyama, Ecosystem, Agriculture, Sado Island
2.0 Ecosystem Services
Satoyama comprises of three key ecosystem services: Provision, Regulating, and Cultural
Provision as in the natural resources used for human community, for instance, timber and food. This sector determines the impact of economic growth and industrialization. Although rice fields took a wide part of land in agriculture and reducing the output of other vegetation products, the rice field industries have dramatically improved their agricultural technology. Common problem in this service is the use of pesticides, which contaminate the w...
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...erstand the issue in Sado through corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities.
Conclusion
To sustain the ecosystem of satoyama requires people, and the problem of how to keep people in rural areas. Without proper maintenance, wildlife will take over. Therefore it is more efficient to have urban location near the rural area. Even with part time laborers, it is unlikely to preserve tradition but may likely be sustainable.
Reference:
1. Ministry of the Environment (2010) Re introducing the crested ibis and rice production. Retrieved from: http://www.biodic.go.jp/biodiversity/shiraberu/policy/pes/en/satotisatoyama/satotisatoyama03.html
2. Japanese Satoyama Satoumi Assessment (2010) Satoyama-Satoumi Ecosystems and Human Well-Being: Socio-ecological Production Landscape of Japan. Retrieved from
http://archive.ias.unu.edu/resource_centre/SDM-EN_24Feb2011.pdf
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