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Japan turns abandoned rice fields into wetlands to bring wildlife back

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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