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close| Location | Russia (European), Bryansk region |
| Central coordinates | 34o 3.00' East 52o 54.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B3 |
| Area | 3,000 ha |
| Altitude | 135 - 142m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Site description The area contains one of the largest, predominately natural[native], oak-forest tracts in the Bryansk region.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos medius | resident | 2005 | 100-150 breeding pairs | medium | B3 | Least Concern |
Local conservation groups The local conservation group below is working to support conservation at this IBA.
| Name | Year formed |
|---|---|
| Caretakers of Gavan'skiye Dubravy | 2005 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 75% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 5% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 20% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs | 50% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | 70% |
| hunting | 100% |
| nature conservation and research | 17% |
| not utilised | 10% |
| tourism/recreation | 10% |
Conservation response This area should be included in the proposed "Pridnesnyansky" National Park.Protected parts of area (17%) is incleded in the "Green Zone of Gavan' vollige" and it should not any development activities here (according regime of "Green Zone").
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.Kosenko
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Gavan'skiye oak-forests. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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