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close| Location | Ukraine, Volin |
| Central coordinates | 24o 46.00' East 51o 52.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2 |
| Area | 3,000 ha |
| Altitude | 148 - 162m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex (5-12 pairs).
Site description A group of natural lakes in the River Prip'yat valley, dominated by reedbeds Phragmites and meadows. Human activities include cattle-grazing, haymaking, and hunting.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Tern Chlidonias niger | breeding | 1997 | 40-200 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | resident | 1997 | 1-2 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 10% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 5% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 5% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 55% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes | 25% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 75% |
| forestry | 20% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 2% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 2% |
| not utilised | 1% |
| hunting | - |
Management considerations Haymaking and harvesting of sedge Carex (`Other') can cause problems.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Orikhivski lake-system. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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