A Study on the Distribution of Hedges including Camellia japonica in Ohara Town

Abstract

In this study, we researched on tasks of conservation of hedges in Ohara Town.
The results are as follows; On the existing status of distribution of fences and hedges, there are 5 types of site fencing and hedge type is 39.1% in all fencing at this area. And lots of hedges are planted Podocarpus macrophyllus, but there are intensively some of hedges of Camellia japonica in a site of rural area that it is necessary to conserve because of peculiarity of distribution, history and scarcity value.
On the consciousness of citizens, most of them hope for conservation of hedges of Camellia japonica though we find the problems of maintenance. And itis necessary to enrich the support system from local government for conservation of hedges.