undeveloped woodland near populated area
settlement pattern of living in upland valleys and cultivating lower slopes
里山で採れた野菜は甘みが強い。
Vegetables harvested from satoyama woodlands have a strong sweetness.
都市近郊の里山が次第に姿を消している。
Satoyama woodlands near cities are gradually disappearing.
昔から里山は農村コミュニティに燃料や食料を供給してきた。
Since ancient times, satoyama woodlands have supplied rural communities with fuel and food.