Motoyama Forest

Motoyama Forest [鷲山森; もとやまそり] is a forest located on the north-western slopes of the Motoyama Hills in Shinkō Prefecture. It is one of the few completely naturally-formed forests remaining in Kanton. Due to its location on the mountainsides, Motoyama Forest remains largely undisturbed by people. Hill-walkers and climbers, however, enjoy exploring the woodlands and camping amongst the undergrowth.
The Motoyama woodland is formed on rocky ground, with high slopes and cliff-edges, and an abundance of stony outcrops and thicket bushes. As it was very difficult to develop the area for agriculture, and the steep terrain made logging impossible, the forest remained untouched even into the twentieth century. The forest is deciduous, temperate, and includes many types of tree such as beech, hazel, oak, and birch. There are several endemic species within the forest, some of which are considered endangered or threatened.