Funagata Renpō Prefectural Natural Park

Funagata Renpō Prefectural Natural Park
県立自然公園船形連峰
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
Mount Izumi
Map showing the location of Funagata Renpō Prefectural Natural Park
Map showing the location of Funagata Renpō Prefectural Natural Park
Location Honshū, Japan
Nearest city Sendai
Coordinates 38°27′00″N 140°37′53″E / 38.45000°N 140.63139°E / 38.45000; 140.63139Coordinates: 38°27′00″N 140°37′53″E / 38.45000°N 140.63139°E / 38.45000; 140.63139
Area 354.49 km2
Established 1 November 1962
Governing body Miyagi prefectural government

Funagata Renpō Prefectural Natural Park (県立自然公園船形連峰, Kenritsu shizen kōen Funagata Renpō) is a prefectural natural park surrounding Mount Funagata in western Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. First designated for protection in 1962[1], the park spans the municipalities of Kami, Sendai, Shikama, and Taiwa. Wildlife includes the Japanese serow (a special natural monument), stoat, red-flanked bluetail and forest green tree frog.[2][3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ World Database of Protected Areas
  2. ↑ "Designation of the Natural Parks of Miyagi Prefecture". Miyagi Prefecture. Archived from the original on 23 March 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
  3. ↑ "Funagata Renpō Prefectural Natural Park". Miyagi Prefecture. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
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