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Valley of Nemunelis River
| Location | Lithuania, Panevezys |
| Central coordinates | 25o 5.00' East 56o 11.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C1 |
| Area | 2,706 ha |
| Altitude | 70 - 80m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Lietuvos Ornitologu Draugija (Affiliate)
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 2001 | 150 males only | - | C1 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birzu giria - LTBIR0006 | Birds Directive | 0 | protected area overlaps with site | 640 | |
| Birzu giria - LTBIRB001 | Birds Directive | 17,683 | protected area overlaps with site | 640 | |
| Nemunelio upes slenis - LTBIRB002 | Birds Directive | 1,550 | protected area contained by site | 1,550 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 60% |
| Grassland | 22% | |
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 10% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 4% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 60% |
| rangeland/pastureland | 22% |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Valley of Nemunelis River. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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