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ERAHS

KIAHS of Korea

Korea's Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (KIAHS)

1. Background and Concept

Background

  • Launched in March 2012 through the KIAHS Designation and Management Guidelines.
  • Legal foundation for both agricultural and fisheries heritage systems established in February 2015 through the Special Act on Improving the Quality of Life for Farmers and Promoting Rural Development.

Concept

  • Tangible and intangible agricultural and fishery resources formed and adapted to local environments and traditions, which are deemed worthy of conservation (as defined in Articles 30-2 and 30-3 of the Special Act).

2. Designation Criteria

Agricultural activities with historical continuity
Contribution to local livelihoods and crop production
Possession of unique agricultural techniques
Linkage to traditional agricultural culture
Formation of distinctive agricultural landscapes
Contribution to biodiversity conservation

3. Designated Sites (Total: 19)

지도

  • Traditional Gudeuljang Irrigated Rice Terraces in Cheongsando
    Traditional Gudeuljang Irrigated Rice Terraces in Cheongsando (2013)
  • Jeju Batdam Agricultural System
    Jeju Batdam Agricultural System (2013)
  • Gurye Sansuyu Farming System in Sandong-myeon
    Gurye Sansuyu Farming System in Sandong-myeon (2014)
  • Damyang Bamboo Field Agriculture System
    Damyang Bamboo Field Agriculture System (2014)
  • Geumsan Traditional Ginseng Agricultural System
    Geumsan Traditional Ginseng Agricultural System (2015)
  • Traditional Hadong Tea Agrosystem in Hwagae-myeon
    Traditional Hadong Tea Agrosystem in Hwagae-myeon (2015)
  • Pinetree Agroforestry System in Uljin
    Pinetree Agroforestry System in Uljin (2016)
  • Buan Yuyu-dong Sericulture
    Buan Yuyu-dong Sericulture (2017)
  • Ulleung Volcanic Island Dry field Farming System
    Ulleung Volcanic Island Dry field Farming System (2017)
  • Uiseong Small Reservoirs Irrigation System
    Uiseong Small Reservoirs Irrigation System (2018)
  • Boseong Traditional Tea Agricultural System
    Boseong Traditional Tea Agricultural System (2018)
  • Cheongtaejeon Fermented Tea Agricultural System in Jangheung-gun
    Cheongtaejeon Fermented Tea Agricultural System in Jangheung-gun (2018)
  • Wanju Traditional Ginger Agricultural System
    Wanju Traditional Ginger Agricultural System (2019)
  • Goseong Coastal Doombung Irrigation System
    Goseong Coastal Doombung Irrigation System (2019)
  • Sangju Traditional Dried Persimmon Farming
    Sangju Traditional Dried Persimmon Farming (2019)
  • Gangjin Lotus Small Reservoirs Irrigation System
    Gangjin Lotus Small Reservoirs Irrigation System (2020)
  • Changwon Dokmoe Persimmon Agriculture
    Changwon Dokmoe Persimmon Agriculture (2022)
  • Seocheon Hansan Mosi Agriculture
    Seocheon Hansan Mosi Agriculture (2022)
  • Cheongyang Traditional Goji Berry Agriculture System
    Cheongyang Traditional Goji Berry Agriculture System (2024)

※ Source: RAISE (https://www.raise.go.kr/raise/) ※ Photo Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs