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Japan turns abandoned rice fields into wetlands to bring wildlife back
Published 17 July 2026 ยท world
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
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.
Published: July 17, 2026 โข 3:54 PM IST ยท Updated: July 17, 2026 โข 4:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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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.