Periodic burning for forest management
Location
Place : Inagi
Country : Japan
Region : East Asia
Hazard
Primary : Fire
Typology of Heritage
Social Practices
Aspect of Disaster Management
Preparedness
Summary
the Satoyama system is a traditional way of managing the forest and agricultural landscape, which involves periodic burning of the undergrowth to reduce fuel load, enhance soil fertility, and promote biodiversity. The Satoyama system also helps to create firebreaks and buffer zones that can prevent the spread of wildfires