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Orshinski marshes
| Location | Russia (European), Tver region |
| Central coordinates | 36o 30.00' East 57o 0.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i |
| Area | 48,670 ha |
| Altitude | 100 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Site description Large bog, partly pristine [?] and partly destroyed by the peat-mining industry.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | passage | 1995 | 1,000-2,000 individuals | medium | B1i | Least Concern |
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | passage | 1995 | 500-1,000 individuals | medium | B1i | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boloto Orshinskiy mokh | Zakaznik | 67,685 | protected area overlaps with site | 30,000 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs; Standing freshwater | 100% |
| Forest | Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| hunting | 100% |
| tourism/recreation | 20% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 20% |
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 V.I.Nikolaev
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Orshinski marshes. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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