JP045Mount Hayachine

Site Description

Forest

Mt. Hayachinesan is the highest mountain (1,917 m) on Kitakami Highland which is located in nearly the center of Iwate Prefecture. The northern slope is covered with forests to the summit while the southern slope is mainly composed of rocks (serpentine). Broad-leaved forests with Fagus crenata, Aesculus turbinata and Quercus crispula extend in the middle of the mountain and conifers like Abies mariesii, Tsuga diversifolia and Pinus pumila cover the areas from the middle to the summit. On the rocky southern slope, alpine flowers including endemic species are abundant.

Area & Coordinates

14,000ha 39°33′N 141°30′E
region: Tohoku

Category

A3

Designation Type

Quasi-National Park, Nature Consevation Area, National Monument, Prefectural National Park

Protection Status

Partially protected

Conservation issues

• Unsustainable exploitation
• Recreation/tourism
• Deforestation (commercial)
• Consequences of animal/plants/ introductions
• Other