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.
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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