JP130Ishizuchi range

Site Description

Forest

The site is mountainous zone centering on Mt. Ishizuchisan, the highest peak (1,982 m) in western Japan. In the lower area at the altitude of 1,000 m or less above sea level, there are artificial forests of Cyryptomeria japonica and Chamaecyparis obtusa. Fagus crenata forests grow on the area exceeding 1,200 m height and especially on the south slope of the mountain sizable scale of Fagus crenata woods exist. On areas higher than 1,700m Abies veitchii grow. On the rocky stretches on this level, many alpine flowers are seen. In contrast to precipitous Mt. Ishizuchisan, near the peaks of Kamegamori and Mt. Sasagamine are gentle slopes covered with grasses.

Area & Coordinates

14,000ha 33°39′N 134°02′E
region: Shikoku Region, Ehime; Kochi

Category

A3

Designation Type

Quasi-National Park, Wildlife Protection Area (government), Nature Consevation Area, Prefectural National Park

Protection Status

Partially protected

Conservation issues

• Recreation/tourism
• Intensified forest management
• Natural events