Transition of Woodlands around Farmyards at Settlements in the Northwestern Part of the Kanto Plain
Yoshitaka KOSHINA
Abstract:Farming families on the plains of Japan arrange small forest-like woodlands in their farmyards and villages; these woodlands are called "Yashikirin." While Yashikirin have various functions, geographers are interested in their windbreak function, and have conducted many studies. In recent Yashikirin studies, researchers consider Yashikirin conservation and report that woodland use affects sustainability. On the other hand, recent research on normal forests analyzes forest ownership with the goal of sustainable… Show more
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