JP058Hachirogata

Site Description

Artificial landscapes (terrestrial); Wetlands

The site is located in the northwest of Akita Prefecture, covering the reclaimed dry lands in the center of 15,640 ha, and lake of 1,560 ha. which has been blocked from the Sea of Japan by water gates, making it a freshwater lake. Most reclaimed lands are farmlands, with windbreak forests, drainage canals and net-like roads. Farmlands are mainly paddy fields, and pastures, agricultural fields and fallow lands.

Area & Coordinates

20,000ha 40°00′N 140°00′E
region: Tohoku

Category

A1, A3, A4i, A4iii

Designation Type

Wildlife Protection Area (government), Wildlife Protection Area (Local)

Protection Status

Protected

Conservation issues

• Agricultural intensification/expansion
• Recreation/tourism
• Deforestation (commercial)
• Other