JP089Lake Sakata

Site Description

Wetlands

The site is composed of Uwakata and Shitakata, and its total area is about 44 ha, 5 m above the sea, average depth is about 1m. No river flows into Sakata, and the lake water is supported by rain water and water from springs through sand hills and pine tree forests. Reed beds are from Uwasakata to southwestern part of Honkata, and a community of Salix can also be seen at Uwasakata. Nelumbo nucifera form a big community, and Trapa japonica and Zizania latifolis grow in Hongata. Hydrophytes such as Marsilea quadrifolia, Euryale ferox, Monochoria korsakowii and Saururus chinensis are observed here.

Area & Coordinates

251ha 37°49′N 138°53′E
region: Kohshinetsu Hokuriku

Category

A4i

Designation Type

Quasi-National Park, Wildlife Protection Area (government), Wildlife Protection Area (Local), Ramsar Site

Protection Status

Protected

Conservation issues

• Deforestation (commercial) Deforestation (commercial)
• Natural events
• Other