Monitoring of wildlife in the subtropical forests of the Amami Oshima Island
Institute for Comprehensive Education
Center for General Education
FUJITA Shiho
Background and objectives of activities
Amami Oshima Island was inscribed on the World Natural Heritage List in July 2021. In order to pass on Amami's natural resources, which are of universal value, to future generations, it is necessary to properly use, conserve, and manage them in a sustainable manner. Therefore, in order to continuously monitor the distribution of wildlife inhabiting the tropical forests of Amami Oshima, we are conducting an animal survey using camera traps.
Summary of Activities
Monitoring plots have been established at 34 locations in forests throughout Amami Oshima Island to survey wildlife habitats using infrared cameras.
Image description: Wildlife photographed (Amami rabbit, Ryukyu wild boar, Lidth's jay, Amami thrush and Amami woodcock).
Expected Benefits
This basic data on wildlife habitat distribution can be used to plan and evaluate conservation and management of forest ecosystems.