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Kiritappu-shitsugen Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance

Japan: JP-01

Site Description

Sphagnum peatbog formed on ancient dunes with a tidal river bisecting the site. Marshes connected to the sea are brackish lakes under tidal influence. The site supports several species of noteworthy plants, 13 species of birds and various mammals. Human activities include clam fishing, forestry and research. The area is a tourist destination.

Contacts & Resources

Data Sources

Original data record from World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) via ProtectedPlanet.net [view record on site].

Site Information Edit

Name: Kiritappu-shitsugen
Original Name: 霧多布湿原
Designation: Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance
English Designation: Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance
Designation Type: International
Status: Designated
Status Year: 1993
MPAtlas MPA Definition: False
Implemented?: True
MPA ID: 2294
WDPA ID: 68087
WDPA Parcel ID: 68087
IUCN Category: Not Reported
No Take: Not Reported
No Take Area km²: 0.0
Reported Marine Area km²: 0.0
Reported Area km²: 25.04
fishing: Unknown
fishing info:
access: Unknown
constancy: Unknown
permanence: Unknown
Governance Type: Not Reported
Management Authority: Ministry of the Environment
Ownership Type: Individual landowners
Management Plan Type:
Management Plan Reference: https://rsis.ramsar.org/ris/613
International Criteria: (i)(iii)

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