Japan / Hokkaido Region /
JP023Hidaka mountains
Site Description
Forest
The site is located in the south of Hokkaido, from Karikachi pass to Erimo cape, extending about 140 km. The highest peak is Mt.Hidaka Boroshiridake at 2,052 m. The lower zone (under 500 m) is covered with broadleaf tree forests such as Quercus crispula, Acer mono and Cercidphyllum japonicum. Upper zone is mixed with Picea jezoensis, Abies sachalinensis and broadleaf trees. Further up is a belt of Betula emanii ( at about 1,200-1,300 m high), and at the mountain top is a colony of Pinus pimila and alpine flaura (1,400-1,600 m).
Area & Coordinates
395,000ha 42°31′N 142°50′E
region: Hokkaido
Category
A3
Designation Type
Quasi-National Park, National Monument
Protection Status
Partially protected
Conservation issues
- Recreation/tourism
- Disturbance to Birds
- Construction/impact of dyke/dam/barr
Birds
Breeding resident
Tetrastes bonasia, Dryocopus martius, Dendrocopos major, Dendrocopos leucotos, Regulus regulus, Certhia familiaris, Nucifraga caryocatactes
Breeding visitor
Prunella rubida, Luscinia cyane, Erithacus akahige, Tarsiger cyanurus, Turdus sibiricus sibirica, Phylloscopus coronatus, Ficedula narcissina, Cyanoptila cyanomelana, Muscicapa sibirica, Emberiza variabilis, Pyrrhula pyrrhula
Passage visitor
Phylloscopus borealis, Turdus obscurus
Image
©MUROSE Akihiro
