Japan / Hokkaido Region /
JP029Yakumo
Site Description
Forest ;Wetlands
The site is located in the southwest of Hokkaido. The Yurappukawa river is 30 km long and has its sources in Mt. Yurappudake and Mt. Futorodake. The rivers have no dam nor barrier to control soil erosion along the area, so salmons come up some river tributaries. Because of the forest clearance, mainly of Fagus crenata, the quantity of water is decreasing.
Area & Coordinates
300ha 42°16′N 140°13′E
region: Hokkaido
Category
A1, A3
Protection Status
Unprotected
Conservation issues
- Construction/impact of dyke/dam/barrage
- Deforestation (commercial)
Birds
Breeding resident
Ardea cinerea, Tetrastes bonasia, Ceryle lugubris, Picus canus, Dryocopus martius, Dendrocopos leucotos, Dendrocopos major, Certhia familiaris
Breeding visitor
Podiceps auritus, Gallinago hardwickii, Otus lempiji, Sphenurus sieboldii, Zoothera dauma Turdus cardis Urosphena squameiceps, Locustella ochotensis, Acrocephalus arundinaceus, Acrocephalus bistrigiceps
Winter visitor
Cygnus cygnus, Haliaeetus pelagicus
Passage visitor
Luscinia calliope
Image
©HAYASHI Yoshikiko
