Noto's Satoyama and Satoumi
©Photo courtesy of GIAHS Japan - Noto's Satoyama and Satoumi
| Project's full title | Noto's Satoyama and Satoumi |
|---|---|
| Introduction | The agricultural system of Noto peninsula is a mosaic of socio-ecological production managed system that are integrally linked to the satoyama (terrestrial-aquatic landscape ecosystems comprising secondary woodlands, plantations, grasslands, farmlands, pasture, irrigation ponds and canals) and satoumi (marine-coastal ecosystems comprising seashore, rocky shore, tidal flats and seaweed/eelgrass beds). |
| Country | Japan |
| Start date | 2011 |
| Status | Designated |
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Proposal: Noto's Satoyama and Satoumi, Japan05/2011Noto Peninsula has a rich history and culture that dates back over 2100 years. Though life on the peninsula was initially typical of a hunting and gathering society, according to archeological surveys, the roots of today‘s agricultural system can be traced to the Nara Era over 1300 years ago. |
| Tags | Biodiversity Sustainable tourism TraditionalSystem |