In many cases, satoyama is dotted with poor-nutrient wetlands that are unsuitable for land use) and reclaimed land of residual soil that has become wet due to stagnant water caused by over compacting clay soil, and at the head of reservoirs, there are wetlands where spring water seeps out.
In such wetlands, vegetation succession is slow, and wetland wildflowers may be mixed in, so it is important to carefully observe and cut the wetland undergrowth.
Mowing to reduce the progression of vegetation succession should be carried out in summer and fall~late fall, preferably by hand or with a shoulder mower. In order to create a wetland as a habitat for living creatures, it is necessary to leave some vegetation.
It is also important to remove all mowed grass as much as possible.
Mowing in the summer
Mowing is a very important task in maintaining this biotope. Mowing can be done by hand or with a brushcutter. We recommend mowing as often as possible and until late fall. However, do not mow after the first snowfall, as the grass and trees will die and go dormant for the winter.
This terraced biotope has a lot of vegetation that should be cut at different times of the year, so it is important to keep an eye on these seasonal differences and know when to cut each type of plant.
Mowing with a brushcutter
Terraced biotopes are diverse habitats and need to be maintained by mowing the vegetation. Mow by hand or with a shoulder-mounted brushcutter during the summer and fall, if possible.
Leave the plants
Leave plants that are native to the area.
Leave plants that do not threaten the environment.
Leave plants that do not harm other plants.
Leave plants that do not harm animals.
Leave plants that do not harm humans.
Mow some vegetation to maintain the diversity of the biotope.
Mowing is done in the summer and fall to late fall. Mowing is done by hand or with a brushcutter.
Mowing requires leaving some vegetation to create wetlands that provide habitat for wildlife.
In conclusion, the maintenance of terraced biotopes plays an important role in preserving biodiversity. For this purpose, mowing some vegetation with a sickle or brushcutter is effective in maintaining diversity.