Ecology and conservation of the Japanese flying squirrel Pteromys momonga

Flying squirrels have important roles in ecosystems, dispersing seeds and spores. However, flying squirrel species, which strongly depend on old mature forests, declined abundance due to the logging of forests. Guidelines for conservation been developed, but it is vital an accurate understanding their ecology revise guidelines be more effective. The Japanese (Pteromys momonga, JFS), endangered wide areas Japan, one species least ecological information available. This paper reviews individual reports attempts address knowledge gaps JFS facilitate strategies. Of particular importance fact that uses planted cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) nesting, gliding winter forage, habitat may influenced by human activities such as forestry. Plantations are regularly logged, so management plantations needs implemented with attention habitat. It was also found some necessary develop conservation, diet, ability, home-range size, missing. Clarification these issues task.