Kiryu Experimental Watershed - Japan

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Site Name
Kiryu Experimental Watershed
Short name
KEW
Country
Japan
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Site Description
The watershed covers 5.99 ha and ranges in elevation from 190 to 255 m. A meteorological observation tower is located in a small catchment within the experimental watershed. The watershed is mainly covered by Chamaecyparis obtuse Sieb. et Zucc. (Japanese cypress, an evergreen conifer) planted in 1959. Pinus densiflora Sieb. et Zucc. and several deciduous broad-leaved tree species are sparsely present. In 1990's, pine-wilt disease has decreased P. densiflora stands. Eurya japonica Thunb. dominates the forest floor. The total leaf area index (LAI) ranges approximately from 4.5 to 5.5 with a little seasonal fluctuation. The entire catchment consists of weathered granite with abundant amounts of albite. The topographic map of the area shows a mild northward inclination of approximately 9.2 degrees. Winds flow mainly from the north during the day and from the south at night. The annual mean air temperature from 1999 to 2012 was 13.5 C, and annual mean precipitation from 1972 to 2012 was 1,651 mm. The site therefore has a warm temperate climate. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, peaking in summer. Little snow falls in winter.
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2020-06-29 10:06:20

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General Characteristics and Status
Site Status
Operational
Year Established
1967
Affiliation and Network Specific Information
Affiliation
ILTERThis site is a verified "ILTER" member.
JaLTER (Japan) (LTER-EAP-JP-30)This site is a verified "JaLTER (Japan)" member.
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Geographic
Centroid/Representative Coordinates

Latitude: 34.9667 Longitude: 136

Size
ca. 5.99ha
Elevation (average)
223.00msl
Elevation (min)
190.00msl
Elevation (max)
255.00msl
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