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close| Location | Russia (European), Moscow region,Ryazan' region,Vladimir region |
| Central coordinates | 40o 10.00' East 55o 15.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1 |
| Area | 66,350 ha |
| Altitude | 105 - 130m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Ornithological information Data is still incomplete.
Site description The IBA is located at the boundary of three regions in central Russia: Moscow, Vladimir and Ryazan'.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1996 | 100-150 breeding pairs | poor | A1 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherustinskiy les | Zakaznik | 21,700 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,000 |
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| Meschora | National Park | 118,800 | protected area overlaps with site | 11,000 |
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| Meschorsky | National Park | 103,000 | protected area overlaps with site | 5,000 |
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| Ozera Imles i Dubovoe s zabolochennymi beregami | Zakaznik | 2,100 | protected area contained by site | 2,100 |
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Local conservation groups The local conservation group below is working to support conservation at this IBA.
| Name | Year formed |
|---|---|
| Caretaker of Tsentral'no-Meshcherskaya ozernaya sistema | 2005 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest | 25% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 64% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes | 8% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 11% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 40% |
| forestry | 25% |
| hunting | 100% |
| not utilised | 30% |
| tourism/recreation | 50% |
Conservation response Unprotected.
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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References G.S.Eremkin, T.V.Sviridova
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Central Meshchera lake system. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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