Kutcharo-ko
- Country:Japan
- Site number:439
- Area:1,607 ha
- Designation date:06-07-1989
- Coordinates:45°09'N 142°20'E
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Overview
Kutcharo-ko. 06/07/89; Hokkaido; 1,607 ha; 45°09'N 142°20'E. National Wildlife Protection Area; Natural Park; Anatidae Network Site. Two interconnected, coastal, freshwater lake basins supporting excellent examples of typical Northern Japanese reed swamp communities and bordered by a dune system, hills and fen/peatland. An especially important staging and wintering area for up to 10,000 swans and 50,000-60,000 ducks. One of the most important Japanese sites for the globally threatened White-tailed Eagle. Principal human activities are nature conservation, fishing, and recreation, while some of the surrounding areas support pastoralism. The wetland is an important source of drinking water. Ramsar site no. 439. Most recent RIS information: 1992.
Administrative region:
Hokkaido
- National legal designation:
- Natural Park
- Special Protection Area of National Wildlife Protection Area
- Last publication date:01-01-1992