Describes the Japanese traditional rural landscape, satoyama

The concept of satoyama is based on symbiotic relationship between humans and the fragile nature

After the radical changes in the middle of the twentieth century, satoyama has been rediscovered to play a vital role in the management of the landscape

The knowledges, experiences and suggestions for conservation described in this book will be useful for people interested in sustainable land use in a wide range of environments of the world

1 Ideological Contribution of Satoyamas.- 1.1 Introduction.- 1.2 International Perspective on Coppice Woodlands.- 1.3 Contributions to the Book.- 1.4 Contributions of the Book.- 2 The Nature of Satoyama Landscapes.- 2.1 Satoyama Landscapes as Managed Nature.- 2.2 Satoyama Landscapes and Conservation Ecology.- 2.3 Citizen Conservation of Satoyama Landscapes.- 2.4 Environmental Policy and Satoyama Landscapes.- 3 Satoyama Landscape Transition.- 3.1 Transition of Satoyama Landscapes in Japan.- 3.2 Satoyama Landscape Transition in the Kanto Area.- 3.3 Satoyama Landscape Transition in the Kansai Area.- 3.4 Mechanisms of Satoyama Landscape Transformation.- 4 Biological Diversity in Satoyama Landscapes.- 4.1 Conserving Biological Diversity.- 4.2 Species Diversity in Satoyama Landscapes.- 4.3 Wetland Environments and Biodiversity in the Hills.- 4.4 Birds of Prey Living in Yatsuda and Satoyama.- 5 Approaches to Satoyama Conservation.- 5.1 Nationwide Partnerships for Satoyama Conservation.- 5.2 Coppice Woodland Maintenance by Volunteers.- 5.3 Regeneration of Satoyama Landscapes.- 5.4 Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems.- 6 Biological Resources.- 6.1 Biological Resources in Village Life.- 6.2 Coppice Wood as an Energy Source.- 6.3 Nature Study in Satoyama Landscapes.- 7 Long-term Strategy for Satoyama Conservation.- 7.1 Strategic Management of Satoyama Landscapes.- 7.2 Legal Systems for Satoyama Landscape Conservation.- 7.3 National Land Planning of Satoyama Landscapes.- References.- Glossary of Terms.- Regional and Prefectural Map of Japan.