![]() ![]() ![]() It has the advantage that the ashes of the wood neutralize the soil and make the land suitable for cultivation, while the burning of the wood also prevents pests and weeds.Ĭompared to the method used in Southeast Asia and elsewhere, the area burned in Mt Shiiba is small, ranging from 30 a to 1 ha, and is known for its relatively low impact on wildlife, as neither herbicides nor chemical fertilizers are used. It was inscribed as a World Agricultural Heritage Site by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 2015 in recognition of its traditional farming, biodiversity, rural culture, and landscape.īasically, slash-and-burn agriculture is common in tropical regions with acidic and nutrient-poor soils, mainly in South-East Asia, Africa, and South America. The Takachiho Township and Mount Shiiba area is the only area in Japan that has inherited slash-and-burn farming as a primitive farming method dating back 5,000 years. Cyclical farming methods that utilize the power of nature In recent years, Japanese slash-and-burn agriculture has attracted attention as a form of recycling-oriented agriculture. Particularly in agriculture, the concept of “regenerative agriculture,” which aims to restore the natural environment while restoring and improving the soil, has emerged, and circular agricultural systems are needed. ![]() As the climate crisis becomes more real, the shift to a circular economy is a common challenge for the whole world. ![]()
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