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close| Location | Serbia, Voivodina-Srem |
| Central coordinates | 19o 34.00' East 45o 4.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2 |
| Area | 42,000 ha |
| Altitude | 100 - 539m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Important site for forest-nesting species. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aquila clanga (passage).
Site description A large, forest-covered massif situated in the north of Srem. Broadleaved forests (oak Quercus, lime Tilia, beech Fagus, hornbeam Carpinus and ash Fraxinus) are interspersed with steppe and wooded steppe, pasture, meadows, vineyards and arable land. Recreational tourism is well developed due to the proximity of Belgrade and Novi Sad.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | breeding | 1997 | 2-3 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Endangered |
| Lesser Spotted Eagle Aquila pomarina | breeding | 1997 | 1-2 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | breeding | 1997 | 2-3 breeding pairs | good | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Common Scops-owl Otus scops | breeding | 1997 | 20-40 breeding pairs | poor | B2 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Green Woodpecker Picus viridis | resident | 1997 | 60-100 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Not Recognised |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | breeding | 1997 | 300-500 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Lesser Grey Shrike Lanius minor | breeding | 1997 | 10-20 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Wood Lark Lullula arborea | breeding | 1997 | 60-80 breeding pairs | poor | B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruska Gora | National Park | 25,400 | protected area contained by site | 25,400 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 70% |
| Shrubland | - | |
| Grassland | Mesophile grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 10% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | 5% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Other urban and industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Ruderal land; Urban parks and gardens | 15% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 10% |
| forestry | 75% |
| hunting | 60% |
| nature conservation and research | 80% |
| tourism/recreation | 90% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5% |
| water management | - |
Management considerations The main threats are disturbance from recreational activities and intensive forestry practices. A management plan exists for the site.
Protection status National Partial International None25,400 ha of IBA covered by National Park (Fruška Gora, 25,400 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Fruska Gora. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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