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close| Location | Russia (European), Smolensk region |
| Central coordinates | 32o 0.00' East 55o 30.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1 |
| Area | 146,161 ha |
| Altitude | 180 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2008 |
Site description Largest in the Smolensk region system of forested and open bogs with a number of lakes. Bogs surrounded by agricultural lands.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Spotted Eagle Aquila clanga | breeding | 1997 | 1-2 breeding pairs | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1996 | 50-60 breeding pairs | - | A1 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smolenskoye Poozer'e | National Park | 146,200 | protected area contained by site | 146,161 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 90% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 6% |
| Unknown | 4% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 100% |
Acknowledgements The identification of IBAs and information collected between 1980 and 2009 provided by the IBA network of the Russian Bird Conservation Union (RBCU).
References S.M.Volkov
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Smolenskoye Poozer'ye. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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