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close| Location | Russia (European), Kaliningrad region |
| Central coordinates | 22o 20.00' East 55o 1.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B3 |
| Area | 21,200 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 50m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Ornithological information This is the only breeding locality known for Milvus milvus in Russia. The best site for breeding raptors in Kaliningrad (3-5 pairs in total).
Site description Area is located in one of the most developed regions of Russia.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | breeding | 1999 | 1-2 breeding pairs | good | B3 | Near Threatened |
Local conservation groups The local conservation group below is working to support conservation at this IBA.
| Name | Year formed |
|---|---|
| Caretaker of Nemansky Les | 2005 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 87% |
| Grassland | 12% | |
| Wetlands (inland) | 1% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 12% |
| forestry | 30% |
| hunting | 100% |
| tourism/recreation | 10% |
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 G.V.Grishanov
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Nemanski forest. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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