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Forests in Dnipro and Desna valleys
| Location | Ukraine, Chernigov |
| Central coordinates | 30o 42.00' East 50o 55.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2, B3 |
| Area | 120,000 ha |
| Altitude | 100 - 122m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ukranian Society for the Protection of Birds
Site description Mixed forests with marshes and streams, between the valleys of the Dnepr and the Desna, near the villages of Khotyanovka and Tuzhar.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | 1996 | 5-8 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | breeding | 1996 | 5-7 breeding pairs | medium | A1, B2 | Least Concern |
| White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | winter | 1996 | 5-30 individuals | medium | A1 | Least Concern |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | breeding | 1996 | 10-15 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | breeding | 1996 | 1-3 breeding pairs | medium | B3 | Least Concern |
| Greater Spotted Eagle Aquila clanga | breeding | 1996 | 6-10 breeding pairs | medium | A1, B2 | Vulnerable |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | breeding | 1996 | 1-5 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Mixed woodland | 80% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 10% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 10% |
| forestry | 90% |
| hunting | 100% |
| military | 60% |
| nature conservation and research | 2% |
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Forests in Dnipro and Desna valleys. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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