Abstract
This study analyzes historical changes to the concept of the word satoyama, such as how it has been used until contemporary times and by which actors. A review of this concept’s history may offer directions for future consideration of the concept of satoyama in forest management studies and for the best approach to develop its study. Depending on the era in which it was used, the meaning of the term has undergone changes. It originated as a local word used within communities. Subsequently, it was sought out as a forest policy term after a fixed meaning was assigned to it. In the late 1940s, it was used as concept to improve the excessive logging in forestry. When it comes to the 1950s, it change to concept of high-degree application for farm forest. And 1970s and later, it appeared satoyama concept based on the nature protection. On the other hand, it based on forestry policy was stagnant.
