Picea glehnii’s swamp forest trail
(Dorokawa researve forest)How to use whole-landscape trail

Large swamp forest dominated by Picea glehnii is located on the flat lowland of mid-lower part of Dorokawa watershed. This trail starts from overviewing of the entire watershed in winter from a viewpoint at higher location. Along with tail on dense snowpack over 2 meters, you can observe unique spatial change of vegetation from riparian to swamp forest. Let’s feel the seasonal difference of forest scene by comparing those in different season for further learning of specific character of Picea glehnii’s swamp forest.
Key words: swamp forest, snowy and cold environment, peat soil, Picea glehnii