… Terraced paddy fields are essential components of the traditional cultural landscape of
Japan, the satoyama landscape. They have been sustainably cultivated in a variety of ecological …

… in ecological studies in agricultural landscapes with terraced paddy fields. This study aims
at depicting fundamental processes and structures of paddy fields as a basis for sustainable …

… terraced paddy fields. This paper aims to elaborate on the conservation activities of endangered
terraced paddy fields … management of the rice terraces under the GIAHS framework, as …

… on the soil erosion in terraced paddy fields for 3 years. ► Terraced paddy fields were under
rice cropping, … Flooded terraced paddy effectively conserves soil water in the event rainfalls. …

… of paddy fields in Japan (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, 2001). … paddy fields
are referred to as terraced paddy fields in the rest of this paper. These terraced paddy fields …

… function of a terraced paddy field during heavy-… terraced fields. The simulation results from
two heavy-rainfall events indicated the excellent flood-control function of terraced paddy fields. …

… the magnitude of soil erosion in terraced paddy fields, and to assess the … from terraced
paddy fields on soil erosion in Northern Taiwan. An entire area of cultivated terraced paddy fields …

… in terrace paddy fields’ conservation. Consequently, the tourists can greatly contribute to
conserving terraced paddy fields by … do not pay directly for terrace conservation. Moreover, the …

… on how terraced paddy fields and upland rice (non-terraced) … soil erodibility between terraced
paddy fields and upland rice … collected from terraced paddies and upland rice fields after …

… There are 1.27×105 m2 of terraced paddy fields distributed on slopes of 700 m - 1,800 m in
… 28 km2 of terraced paddy fields have been designated as terraced paddy cultural heritage …