Hokkaidō deciduous forests | |
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Ecology | |
Realm | Palearctic |
Biome | Temperate broadleaf and mixed forests |
Geography | |
Area | 25,381 km2 (9,800 sq mi) |
Country | Japan |
Coordinates | 43°09′N 141°45′E / 43.15°N 141.75°E |
The Hokkaidō deciduous forests ecoregion (WWF ID: PA0423) covers the northern and southern coasts of the island of Hokkaido, the northernmost of the main islands of Japan. The region sits in the transition zone between the colder subarctic forests to the north and the more temperate forests to the south. Characteristic trees include Mongolian oak, Basswood, and Ash trees.[1][2]