About Satoyama Network in Seya
Objective:
Satoyama network in Seya aims to preserve and create satoyama landscapes maintained through the daily lives and work of the local people in Seya, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, and also to promote the local industry and activity in Seya. The activities of this network are related to the usage and management of satoyama landscapes by both the local people and visitors.
Plan of activities
:(1)The construction of a center for archives related to satoyama landscape in Seya. (2)The management of the satoyama landscapes of the area through food, clothing and shelter. (3)The recreational and educational uses of the satoyama landscapes of the area.
Background:
The beautiful traditional satoyama landscapes in Seya have been attracting an increasing number of visitors, however, the rapid depopulation and abandonment of the land have been increasing.
In recent years: We need to maintain or create the relationships between the satoyama landscapes and people to preserve beautiful traditional satoyama landscapes. It is also very important to conserve the culture and biodiversity of the area.
