Method 8 Biodiversity landscape arrangement for rice production

Biodiversity use in rice production is not only confined to the paddy field, but is also closely related to the landscape environment where the paddy field is located. The influence of the landscape on rice production includes many factors. The distance of the rice field to factory or mining sites will affect the air quality and water quality of the rice field. The distance of the rice field from cities or towns may affect its accessibility to markets and the number of visitors. Mountains and hills within the same watershed may affect the quality and quantity of the water resources of the rice field. The natural vegetation and different habitats surrounding the rice field may by home to many birds, spiders, frogs and other animals that interact with animals in the rice field. Even other crops close to rice field may have an effect on rice production by competing for water resources, reducing food resources for rice pests, or providing plant residues as compost. Therefore, it is important to have a suitable landscape arrangement for sustainable rice production. In this section, the biodiversity landscape arrangement method used in rice production areas is introduced.

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