Sobo,Katamuki and Okue Bioshere Reserve

About Sobo, Katamuki and Okue Biosphere Reserve

The Sobo, Katamuki and Okue mountain range stretching over Oita and Miyazaki prefectures are a treasure trove of rare flora and fauna, with unique landscape beauty such as steep rocky peaks, numerous valleys, and untouched nature.

The people around the Sobo, Katamuki and Okue range have long lived with respect for this rich nature while cherishing nature's blessings. The municipalities (Oita Prefecture, Saiki City, Taketa city, Bungo Ono City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Nobeoka City, Takachiho Town, Hinokage Town) of this area have been working together to promote the registration of the Sobo, Katamuki and Okue Biosphere Reserve so that the development of this area will continue with nature and people coexisting.

In June 2017, the International Coordinating Council of the MAB determined the area to be registered.

About Biosphere Reserve

The Biosphere Reserve is a project started by UNESCO in 1976 to harmonize the conservation of ecosystems with sustainable utilization.

The principle of "World Heritage" is to protect untouched nature. However, Biosphere Reserve aims for nature and human society to coexist. There are a total number of 759 registered areas in 136 countries. (As of July 2024)

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