Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)

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Noto's Satoyama and Satoumi

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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
Related publications
05/2011

Noto 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