Data Zone
Country/territory: Japan
IBA criteria met: A1, A3, A4i (2004)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 25,000 hectares (250.00 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2015 | moderate | high | high |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site description (2007 baseline)
The site consists of two major areas. One is lowlands and wetlands between Lake Furenko and Lake Onneto, and another is a terrace which surrounds the lowlands. The alluvial lowland on the coast around Lake Furenko is covered with sand gravels, and the river basin is covered with peat. Vegetation includes lowland and wetland vegetation, salt marsh vegetation on the river basin, natural grassland on coastal sand hill, conifer and deciduous forests and aquatic plants in the lake.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lake Furen, On-netou (Japan). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lake-furen-on-netou-iba-japan on 22/12/2024.