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close| Location | Ukraine, Zhitomyr |
| Central coordinates | 27o 50.00' East 50o 50.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2 |
| Area | 70,730 ha |
| Altitude | 180 - 200m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Site description Semi-natural forest and agricultural habitats, with numerous small rivers and streams (Sluch, Tnya, Smolka, Korchik, Perevrznya, etc.), situated near the villages of Pucshav, Sykhovolya, Gorodnitsa, Bronnitsa and Karpilovka. The forest is predominantly mixed. Human activities include cattle-grazing, haymaking, farming and hunting.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | 1997 | 10 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | non-breeding | 1999 | 50-60 individuals | unknown | B2 | Least Concern |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1997 | 60-80 breeding pairs | medium | A1 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 60% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 2% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation | 2% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas | 36% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 30% |
| forestry | 60% |
| hunting | 100% |
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Novograd-Volunskoe Game Reserve. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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