Funagata Renpō Prefectural Natural Park
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]
| Funagata Renpō Prefectural Natural Park | |
|---|---|
| 県立自然公園船形連峰 | |
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
 Mount Izumi | |
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| Location | Honshū, Japan |
| Nearest city | Sendai |
| Coordinates | 38°27′00″N 140°37′53″E |
| Area | 354.49 km2 |
| Established | 1 November 1962 |
| Governing body | Miyagi prefectural government |
See also
References
- World Database of Protected Areas
- "Designation of the Natural Parks of Miyagi Prefecture". Miyagi Prefecture. Archived from the original on 23 March 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
- "Funagata Renpō Prefectural Natural Park". Miyagi Prefecture. Archived from the original on 8 September 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
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