A Comparative Study on Trees and Hedgerows in Japan and England

Fukamachi, Katsue; Oku, Hirosuke; Rackham, Oliver

doi:10.1007/978-94-017-0189-1_4

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“…The topographically segregated patterns of tree usage shown in Figure 3 provide beneficial information for selecting the core plateaus for marker species preservation. As noted by Fujita (2002), some ethno-regions should be recognized in advance. For example, preserving woody markers in certain areas on Naka, Higashi-Ibaraki, Kashima, Tsukuba, and Sashima Plateaus should achieve the preservation of the basic variation of marker tree usage in the region.…”

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Spatial distribution and management of isolated woody plants traditionally used as farmland boundary markers in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Tokuoka

Hosogi

2012

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Although noncrop woody plants in crop field landscapes serve multiple functions, the modernization of agriculture has threatened their preservation. In this study, isolated woody plants used as farmland boundary markers were investigated in Ibaraki Prefecture in the eastern Kanto region. A total of 2001 individuals of 50 species were found around 177 equidistantly spaced points. The most frequently used species was Deutzia crenata (60.7%), and the main subordinate species were Pourthiaea villosa (8.8%), Euonymus japonicus (7.7%), Camellia sinensis (6.8%), Morus bombycis (4.6%), and Celtis sinensis (4.2%). According to multiple kernel density estimation, all six species were estimated to have at least one core area of high presence probability. Spatial segregation analysis of those species observed more than twice indicated that the marker usage showed significant spatial heterogeneity in the region. According to managers at 32 farms, marker plants are seldom used for other purposes. Trimming frequency of markers varied among the managers, even for the same species. Most of the managers did not know the introducer, introduction year, and marker plant source, except four managers who introduced or restored the markers using D. crenata (n = 2) and E. japonicus (n = 2). These findings suggest that the regional diversity of markers reflects historic species selection. Therefore, preservation of woody plant markers must be planned based on the local characteristics of biocultural resource usage.

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Spatial distribution and management of isolated woody plants traditionally used as farmland boundary markers in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Tokuoka

Hosogi

2012

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“…However, common history and similar religious background are the features that form the basis for European landscape approach (see (Fukamachi et al 2003) is an example. Here is another link to the past/future interface -during time cultures change, something that was heritage for one culture could be handled by another as virgin wilderness that should be tamed and domesticated.…”

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Palang¹,

Fry²

2003

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“…Devon is often hailed as the quintessential example of a traditional British cultural landscape, featuring small pastoral fields bounded by the iconic British hedgerows. The hedgerows form a deeply rooted cultural value of the English Rural character (Fukamachi et al 2003). Among both farmers and conservationists there is the common understanding that hedgerows are part of the national identity, creating a sense of place (Oreszczyn and Lane 2000).…”

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Cultural landscapes of the future: using agent-based modeling to discuss and develop the use and management of the cultural landscape of South West Devon

Tieskens¹,

Shaw

Haer³

et al. 2017

Landscape Ecol

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Context Hedgerows are typical landscape features of high environmental and cultural value that often have been sacrificed for agricultural intensification and scale enlargement. Objectives We studied the dynamics of hedgerow quality over time in a case study area renowned for its hedgerow landscapes: South West Devon (UK) answering the following research questions: (1) how does the imperative of scale enlargement affect hedgerow quality? and (2) to what extent can cultural landscape degradation be countered by targeted policies? Methods We applied an agent-based modeling approach, parameterized with a site specific survey, to explore and discuss outcomes of future landscape change with stakeholders and co-designed preferred scenarios of landscape change during a workshop. Results Outcomes suggested that in the case-study area, scale enlargement has a negative effect on hedgerow quality when agri-environment scheme subsidies (AES) are low. In contrast, if the level of AES enrollment is high, scale enlargement can have a positive effect on hedgerow quality, as large holders are more likely to enroll for AES. Stakeholders acknowledged the need for agricultural intensification, but at the same time valued biodiversity and environmental value of the landscape in South West Devon. Conclusion Current AES are able to retain a decent hedgerow quality. With lower AES, scale enlargement can have an invigorative effect on hedgerow quality as land managers of larger farms will be less likely to join AES As an addition to AES, harvesting wood fuel from coppiced hedgerows appears a promising way to incentivize rejuvenating hedgerow management without governmental subsidies.

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A Comparative Study on Trees and Hedgerows in Japan and England

Cited by 7 publications

References 9 publications

Spatial distribution and management of isolated woody plants traditionally used as farmland boundary markers in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Spatial distribution and management of isolated woody plants traditionally used as farmland boundary markers in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Landscape Interfaces

Cultural landscapes of the future: using agent-based modeling to discuss and develop the use and management of the cultural landscape of South West Devon

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