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Flood-plain of Yukhot' river
| Location | Russia (European), Yaroslavl' region |
| Central coordinates | 38o 33.00' East 57o 44.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i |
| Area | 1,000 ha |
| Altitude | 102 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | passage | 1998 | 1,000-1,500 individuals | good | B1i | Least Concern |
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | passage | 1998 | 1,000-2,000 individuals | good | B1i | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verkhne-Volzhskiy | Zakaznik | 14,200 | protected area overlaps with site | 400 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland | 45% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 3% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | 40% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Urban parks and gardens | 12% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 5% |
| rangeland/pastureland | 5% |
| forestry | 50% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 70% |
| hunting | 50% |
| tourism/recreation | 60% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 30% |
| not utilised | 40% |
Acknowledgements The identification of IBAs and information collected between 1980 and 2009 provided by the IBA network of the Russian Bird Conservation Union (RBCU).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Flood-plain of Yukhot' river. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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