[FJY]
Fujiyoshida forest meteorology research site
  • Site Description
  • Observation
  • Researchers
  • Note
    • The contents of this page are based on Principal Investigator's report dated 15 May 2009
    Site NameFujiyoshida forest meteorology research site
    AsiaFlux Site CodeFJY
    LocationFujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan
    Position35.45454N, 138.76225E
    (World Geodetic System 1984, GPS: Garmin eTrex Legend and map)
    Elevation 1030m above sea level
    (World Geodetic System 1984, GPS: Garmin eTrex Legend and map)
    Slope 3.5 degree
    Terrain Type Gentle slope
    Area 36km2
    Fetch 150-3000m
    Climate Cool temperate
    Mean annual air temperature 10.1 degreeC (1961-1990 at Kawaguchiko weather station)
    Mean annual precipitation 1483 mm (1961-1990 at Kawaguchiko weather station)
    Vegetation Type Natural evergreen needle-leaf forest
    Dominant Species (Overstory) Japanese red piine (Pinus densiflora)
    Dominant Species (Understory) Japanese holly (Ilex edunculosa)
    Canopy height 20m
    Age Approx. 90 years
    LAI Max. 5.0
    Soil type Immature (composed of volcanic lava partially with litter and organic matter)

    Observation Period

    Measurement PeriodAugust 1999 to present
    Measurement FrequencyContinuous

    Data Availability

    2000 on AsiaFlux Database

    Contact Address

    Yoshikazu Ohtani (ohtan03affrc.go.jp)
    Yasuko Mizoguchi (pop128ffpri.affrc.go.jp)

    Department of meteorological Environment,
    Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute
    1 Matsunosato, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8687, Japan
    Tel:+81-29-873-3211 Fax:+81-29-874-3720
    http://www.ffpri.affrc.go.jp/labs/flux/