Characteristics and problems of civic groups engaging in Satoyama conservation in Yokohama and Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Abstract

People have been engaging in Satoyama conservation activities. However, civic groups which are working for Satoyama conservation have problems about participants. In this paper, I researched the type of participants and how they worked for Satoyama conservation. It was showed that the main participants were retired people who were mostly over 60. It is necessary for such civic groups to welcome younger people to continue their activities. To invite younger people who are engaging in their child care or work to their activity, I suggested the program in which various people, including parents and their children, can be interested and take part.