Mount Yatsugatake (15059)
Japan, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Mount Yatsugatake
Central coordinates: Latitude: 36.0167, Longitude: 138.3667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1345 to 2899
Area of KBA (km2): 152.28627
Protected area coverage (%): 92.43
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The Yatsugatake mountain ranges in Nagano Prefecture, extending over about 50 km from north to south, and about 30 km from east to west forms a mountainous highland zone. Akadake (2,899 m) of the south Yatsugatake of Yamanashi Prefecture side is their main peak, accompanying six steep mountains and the vast highland area at the foot of mountains. Besides alpine plants, there are Abies mariesii and Tsuga diversifolia at the mountain area. Pinus densiflora and Rhododendron kaempferi are found at the foot of mountains with many spring waters.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 100 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Only in the future |