Japan / Shikoku Region /
JP129Tsurugi range
Site Description
Forest
The site includes mountainous forests of subalpine nature centering on Mt. Tsurugisan(1,955 ｍ), the second highest peak in western Japan, situated in Tokushima Prefecture, Mt. Miune(1,893 m) and ridges connecting these peaks. Vegetation consists mainly of mixed forests of Tsuga diversifolias and Fagus crenata. In the neighborhood of most peaks and ridges it takes on the appearance of grassland. In the area at the level of 1,000 m or lower, there are many artificial forests of Cyryptomeria japonica, etc.
Area & Coordinates
14,000ha 33°39′N 134°02′E
region: Shikoku Region, Tokushima; Kochi
Category
A3
Designation Type
Quasi-National Park, Wildlife Protection Area (government), Prefectural National Park
Protection Status
Partially protected
Conservation issues
- Recreation/tourism
- Natural events
Birds
Breeding resident
Sphenurus sieboldii, Anthus hodgsoni, Prunella rubida, Tarsiger cyanurus, Nucifraga caryocatactes
Breeding visitor
Cuculus fugax, Cuculus saturatus, Cuculus poliocephalus, Ninox scutulata, Caprimulgus indicus, Halcyon coromanda, Erithacus akahige Luscinia cyane Turdus cardis Turdus chrysolaus , Phylloscopus borealis, Muscicapa sibirica, Emberiza variabilis
Winter visitor
Aix galericulata, Gallinago solitaria
Image
©MITSUI Masao
