Recently, wetland and paddy wetland are being highlighted as the international environmental issues. However,
research system which can assess paddy wetland is lacking. Thus, the purpose of this study is to assess the value of
paddy wetland by applying RAM to paddy wetland. In addition, we would like to use this study as the data to
establish assessment method for paddy wetland. 16 sites were selected as research targets based on altitude and soil.
As the results of wetland assessment, 16 research target sites had total score of 212~227 and the average of
2.17~2.50. It was similar to those of Lacustrine Wetlands, Palustrine Wetland and Riverine Wetland which were sites
in previous studies. The value could be recognized as the wetland. However, there was no difference in assessment
results based on altitude and soil. It was found that all conservation values were the same. The factor the most
closely affecting conservation value was the area. However, there was limitation to apply existing wetland assessment
system to paddy wetland. In order to assess paddy wetland, factors such as rice farming methods, topography,
vegetation, growth environment and biodiversity should be added. It was thought to supplement wetland assessment
system through various further studies.