Utonai-ko Sanctuary
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
Flyway
East Asian - Australasian flyway
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About
Name of organisation
Wild Bird Society of Japan, Utonai-ko Sanctuary, Nature Center
Funding support
Wild Bird Society of Japan, Utonai-ko Fan Club
Number of staff
4
Number of visitors per year
18,871
Overall aims of the centre
To protect birds and their habitats, to encourage more people to enjoy bird watching, and to carry on research concerning the status and habitats of birds.
Description of the centre
Location: Tomakomai city, Hokkaido, Japan
Size of site: 510 ha
including the lake and surrounding areas
Types of habitats and species supported:
Freshwater lake, low moor
Anatidae, Emberizia, Locustellidae
Featured programs:
Field Tour, Birdwatching, Removal of introduced plants,
Education programs for children and citizens
Work Areas
Main CEPA work area
Education, participation, awareness-raising
Top three successes
Movement to establish Japan's first sanctuary, Protect wetlands against industrial development, Working with the local community, city government.
Top three challenges
Working with school teacher, Protect wetlands from development, Adding Yufutsu-genya plain to Ramsar Site.
Expertise
Interpretation techniques
Creating signage; site information; Producing written materials; Using audio-visual tools; Developing nature trails
Visitor centres
Managing / creating habitat; Running a visitor centre; Building / maintaining structures
Participation
Working with disabled people; Engaging hard-to-reach groups; Engaging young people; Engaging the local community; Working with volunteers
Education and communication
Early years education; Delivering adult education; Working with primary schools; Lobbying / running campaigns; Developing resources / materials
General
Auditing / assessing effectiveness; PR and marketing; Fund-raising; Project planning.
Contact
Name: NAKAMURA Satoshi
E-mail: nakamura@wbsj.org
Skype:
Phone: +81-144582505
Website
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