JP010Shiretoko, Mount Syari-dake

Site Description

Coastline；Forest

Shiretoko Peninsula is narrow with a length of 70 km and a width of 25 km at the bottom. In the center of the slender peninsula is the highest mountain, Mt. Rausudake (1,661m) and other mountains extend longitudinally. Large mammals such as Ursus arotos yesoensls are in high density. Mt.Sharidake (1,547m) is in the Chishima volcanic zone, and on the upper part higher than 1,000 m, Pinus pumila and many alpine flowers can be seen. Arctic Warblers breed among Pinus pumila on Mt. Rausudake, Onnebetsudake and Mt. Sharidake are the only known breeding areas in Hokkaido.

Area & Coordinates

123,000ha 43°59′N 145°01′E
region: Hokkaido

Category

A1, A3, A4i

Designation Type

National Park, Wildlife Protection Area (government), Wilderness Area, Prefectural National Park, World Heritage

Protection Status

Protected

Conservation issues

• Recreation/tourism
• Construction/impact of dyke/dam/barrage
• Consequences of animal/plants/ introductions