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close| Location | Hungary, Fejér,Komárom-Esztergom,Pest |
| Central coordinates | 18o 30.00' East 47o 43.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, C1, C6 |
| Area | 52,500 ha |
| Altitude | 113 - 634m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2002 |
Ornithological information An important area for raptors and other forest birds.
Site description A low limestone mountain situated between the town of Tatabánya and the River Danube. Deciduous oak Quercus forests cover the lower slopes, with submontane forests of Quercus, Carpinus, Fagus and karst scrub at higher altitudes.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | breeding | 2001 | 4 breeding pairs | unknown | C6 | Endangered |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | breeding | 2001 | 4 breeding pairs | unknown | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | breeding | 2001 | 2 breeding pairs | unknown | A1, C1 | Vulnerable |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Északi-Gerecse - HUDI20018 | Habitats Directive | 2,687 | protected area overlaps with site | 2,012 | |
| Csolnoki löszgyepek - HUDI20013 | Habitats Directive | 411 | protected area overlaps with site | 336 | |
| Déli-Gerecse - HUDI20015 | Habitats Directive | 4,815 | protected area overlaps with site | 3,628 | |
| Epöli szarmata vonulat - HUDI20016 | Habitats Directive | 1,577 | protected area contained by site | 1,577 | |
| Gerecse - HUDI10003 | Birds Directive | 29,598 | protected area contained by site | 29,598 | |
| Gerecse - HUDI20020 | Habitats Directive | 2,437 | protected area contained by site | 2,437 | |
| Gerecsei | Landscape Protection Area | 8,786 | protected area contained by site | 8,617 |
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| Központi-Gerecse - HUDI20030 | Habitats Directive | 5,912 | protected area contained by site | 5,912 | |
| Kirvai löszgyepek - HUDI20028 | Habitats Directive | 252 | protected area overlaps with site | 229 | |
| Nyakas-tetõ szarmata vonulat - HUDI20037 | Habitats Directive | 614 | protected area overlaps with site | 44 | |
| Szomódi gyepek - HUDI20048 | Habitats Directive | 295 | protected area overlaps with site | 71 | |
| Tatai Öreg-tó - HUDI10006 | Birds Directive | 2,624 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 70% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 5% |
| Grassland | Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 10% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Other urban and industrial areas | 15% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 20% |
| forestry | 70% |
| military | 30% |
| tourism/recreation | 10% |
Management considerations The main threat to the site is posed by intensive forestry practices. MME's local chapter is actively involved in the protection of raptors.
Protection status National Partial International None8,617 ha of IBA covered by Landscape Protected Area (Gerecsei, 8,617 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Gerecse. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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