Japan turns abandoned rice fields into wetlands to bring wildlife back
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In Japan's Aso region, abandoned rice fields are being converted into wetlands to support wildlife and restore groundwater levels. This community initiative involves local residents and researchers to promote biodiversity and sustainable land use.
Abandoned rice fields in Japan's Aso region are being restored into permanent wetlands to help refill groundwater and provide a safe habitat for frogs, dragonflies and other freshwater wildlife. The community-led project brings together local residents and researchers, showing how unused farmland can support biodiversity while helping restore water resources for the future.
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