Hororo, Reconversion of Farmland into Wetlands
Restoration Site 4 : Hororo, Reconversion of Farmland into Wetlands
A restoration project was implemented to convert farmland developed decades ago into wetland.
Some farmlands that were once developed on former wetlands have now been reconverted to wetlands because they are no longer cultivated. 
Surface soil is excavated and removed to lower the ground level closer to the water table. As the ground surface approaches the groundwater level, the area becomes wetter and is expected to recover to a wetland state. 
The photographs below show changes in the landscape from the original land to the excavated site. 
Before Excavation 5/30/2023 
Just After Excavation 4/12/2024 
Six Months After Excavation 9/24/2024 The area where the restoration work was carried out several years ago has now returned to a wetland landscape. 
5/30/2023 Kushiro Wetland Restoration ProjectKushiro WetlandWetland Restoration Restoration Site 1 : Kayanuma, Old Channel Restoration 1 Restoration Site 2 : Numaoro, Old Channel Restoration 2 Restoration Site 3 : Kuchoro, Sediment Retention Basin Restoration Site 4 : Hororo, Reconversion of Farmland into Wetlands Kushiro Wetland Nature Restoration Council Project Goals Sediment reduction flowing into the wetland Implovement of habitat for fish Restoring Wetland Vegetation History 1 : Wetland Development History 2 : Shift Toward Wetland Conservation and Restoration Peatland |