Traditional Gudeuljang Irrigated rice terraces in Cheongsando

Traditional Gudeuljang Irrigated rice terraces in Cheongsando

Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)

Year of publication 2013

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 119 p.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Project

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Synopsis (short abstract) “Cheongsando Island” is a group of islands located in Jollanam-do in Korea and affiliated with Wando County. The islands are located approximately 19.2 km from Wando County and occupy a total area of 42.7 km2, comprising 5 inhabited and 9 uninhabited islands. The main means of livelihood are agriculture and fisheries. The entire island area is designated as Dadohaehaesang National Park, and the Gudeuljangnon are concentrated in the mountain-foot slope and hills of Buheung-ri village, Yangji-ri v illage, and Sangseo-ri village.

Language English

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