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Biocultural diversity of Yakushima Island: Mountains, beaches, and sea

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Yakushima Island, which has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage
Site, has rich biodiversity and a culture that depends on the local ecosystem. The biodiversity of this
island is characterized by a unique biota because the island is located at a biogeographic boundary.
The inhabitants revere nature and use natural resources from the sea, lowlands, and mountains.
They have inherited a bioculture that they use throughout their lives and have close relationships
with deer (Cervus nippon), sea turtles (Caretta caretta), and spotted mackerel (Scomberomorus
niphonius).

The number of tourists visiting Yakushima Island increased after it was inscribed on the World
Heritage List. However, most visitors do not visit the villages in the lowland areas and are not interested
in the traditional biocultural diversity on the island. The residents are faced with decreasing
agricultural and fishery production and the economic effects of sightseeing are limited. To conserve
biocultural diversity on Yakushima and to enhance sustainability, it is necessary to create a plan for
the entire island. We hope that the biocultural diversity of this island will be passed on to future
generations with pride, utilizing the concept of a Biosphere Reserve.

KEYWORDS: Biodiversity; Biosphere reserve; Cultural diversity; World Heritage List; Zoning for conservation and
utilization

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Judul Seri

Journal of Marine and Island Cultures

No. Panggil

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Penerbit

Mokpo : Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Institution for Marine and Island Cultures, Mokpo National University.., 2013

Deskripsi Fisik

Journal of Marine and Island Cultures (2013) 2, 69–77

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English

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Tipe Isi

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Tipe Media

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Tipe Pembawa

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Edisi

(2013) 2

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EKOLOGI

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