Site description Semi-natural deciduous forest on the hills bordering the Dnepr valley near Kanev town. Some parts of the River Dnepr remain unfrozen in winter due to warm-water discharge from a power- station.
Populations of IBA trigger species
Protected areas
| Protected area |
Designation |
Area (ha) |
Relationship with IBA |
Overlap with IBA (ha) |
|
| Kanev |
Zapovednik |
2,049 |
protected area contains site |
2,027 |
|
Habitats
| IUCN habitat |
Habitat detail |
Extent (% of site) |
| Forest |
Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland |
70% |
| Wetlands (inland) |
Fens, transition mires and springs; Rivers and streams; Sand dunes and beaches; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation |
30% |
Land use
| Land-use |
Extent (% of site) |
| nature conservation and research |
100% |
Protection status National High International None2,027 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Kanev, 2,049 ha).
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BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Kanivs'kyi Nature Reserve. Downloaded from
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