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Biosphere Reserve Information
Japan
Aya
2012
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Aya, in the eastern part of Japan’s southern Kyushu Island, harbors one of the country’s largest remaining lucidophyllous forests. The forest shows high biodiversity and embraces many indigenous species. Forest therapy and traditional recycling based agriculture in Aya Town are an ecotourism draw to the Biosphere Reserve.
Administrative Authorities
Kyushu Regional Forest Office
Contact
Contact Address
Telephone
Aya Project and BR Organizer, Kikakuzai-ka, Aya Town Office, 515 Minamimata, Aya Town, 880-1392, Japan
(+81) 0985772948
Fax
N/A
Website
Location
Latitude
31°58'16''N - 32°9'34''N
Longitude
131°6'41''E - 131°16'43''E
Area (hectares)
Surface Area
14,580
Core Area
682
Buffer Area
8,982
Transition Area
4,916
Map
Last updated: 2012
Designated year:
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