Satoyama的意思

"Satoyama" is a Japanese term that refers to the area between wild forests (satoumi) and agricultural land (satoyama). It is a zone of human-modified natural landscapes that includes rice paddies, orchards, and other forms of traditional land use. The term is often used to describe the traditional way of life in Japan, where people live in harmony with nature. Satoyama landscapes are characterized by a diversity of plant and animal life, and they are often associated with sustainable practices such as organic farming and forestry.