Ishizuchi range (15075)
Japan, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Ishizuchi range
Central coordinates: Latitude: 33.7333, Longitude: 133.1500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 900 to 1982
Area of KBA (km2): 115.97509
Protected area coverage (%): 77.02
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The site is mountainous zone centering on Mt Ishizuchisan, the highest peak (1,982 m) in western Japan. In the lower area at the altitude of 1,000 m or less above sea level, there are artificial forests of Cyryptomeria japonica and Chamaecyparis obtusa. Fagus crenata forests grow on the area exceeding 1,200 m height and especially on the south slope of the mountain sizable scale of Fagus crenata woods exist. On areas higher than 1,700m Abies veitchii grow. On the rocky stretches on this level, many alpine flowers are seen. In contrast to precipitous Mt Ishizuchisan, near the peaks of Kamegamori and Mt Sasagamine are gentle slopes covered with grasses.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological resource use | Logging & wood harvesting | Motivation Unknown/Unrecorded | Ongoing |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |